Equatorial Guinea official under investigation after over 400 explicit videos found on his computer

Baltasar Ebang Engonga, director general of

Equatorial Guinea

’s National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), is under investigation after explicit videos allegedly featuring him were discovered on his computer. The videos reportedly show Engonga in compromising situations with multiple partners, including family members and a person connected to the country's president.
Over 400 videos have been found on Engonga's computer, showing him engaged in intimate acts with numerous partners at various locations, including his office, hotels, and public restrooms.
Authorities were initially investigating Engonga for fraud when the videos were discovered. The attorney general's office, led by Anatolio Nzang Nguema, is now examining how the videos were leaked and whether Engonga’s actions pose a public health risk. “If proven, he could face charges for endangering public health,” said a spokesperson from the attorney general's office, according to media reports.
The videos reportedly feature individuals including the official’s brother’s wife, a cousin, and a relative of the president of Equatorial Guinea. While reports indicate all encounters were consensual, the content has sparked debate on social media.

The scandal has led to widespread controversy in Equatorial Guinea, prompting a response from vice president Teodoro Nguema. In a post on social media platform X, he reminded government officials that “ministries are solely for administrative work.” He added that stricter controls would be implemented and that officials found violating these rules could face dismissal.

Engonga, who is married with six children, is a prominent figure at ANIF, responsible for investigating financial crimes and combating corruption. The leaked videos have cast a shadow over his professional life and ignited public debate about the conduct of public officials.