AQRI.net correspondent reporting from Mogadishu, Somalia. Equatorial Guinea is reeling from a shocking scandal involving Baltasar Engonga, the recently detained Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF). Engonga faces corruption charges stemming from a separate investigation that took an unforeseen turn.
Unearthing a Hidden Life
During a routine search of Engonga’s residence and workplace, authorities stumbled upon a trove of evidence far exceeding their initial focus on financial wrongdoing. They discovered hundreds of CDs containing explicit video recordings of the 54-year-old economist engaged in intimate encounters with numerous women.
High-Profile Implication
Reports allege that the videos feature prominent figures, including Engonga’s own brother’s wife, his cousin, the President’s sister, the police chief’s wife, and roughly 20 wives of government ministers. Most concerning is the location of some of these encounters. Local media outlet Ahora EG claims some videos were filmed in Engonga’s office, even with the national flag in the background.
Social Media Storm
The leaked footage, reportedly filmed with the participants’ consent, has set social media ablaze in Equatorial Guinea. The scandal, dubbed unprecedented by Ahora EG, exposes Engonga’s alleged pattern of infidelity with married women, documented for personal use and now thrust into the public eye.
Government Response
The Equatoguinean government has reacted swiftly, implementing stricter regulations for public officials’ conduct. This aims to foster a more respectful environment within government offices and beyond. Engonga, also known by the nickname “Bello,” is currently in custody facing both corruption allegations and potential consequences related to the leaked videos.
Uncertainty and Questions Remain
The scandal casts a shadow over Equatorial Guinea’s government. It remains to be seen whether the new regulations will effectively prevent similar occurrences and what further legal action Engonga could face. AQRI.net will continue to monitor this developing story and provide updates as they become available.
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