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<\/figure>\n\n\nThe videos reportedly feature encounters in various locations, including Engonga\u2019s office, sometimes with the national flag visible in the background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The recordings were reportedly consensual but have since been leaked online, leading to widespread public outrage and intense scrutiny from local media. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reports describe the revelations as unprecedented in the country\u2019s history, exposing what it called \u201cflagrant violations\u201d of ethical standards by a senior public official.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Known locally by the nickname \u201cBello,\u201d Engonga\u2019s position has now become a focal point of national controversy, with allegations spanning multiple high-profile individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Equatorial Guinea\u2019s Attorney General Nzang Nguema commented on the scandal, clarifying that consensual relations without coercion are not criminal under current laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, he raised concerns over public health risks and emphasized the importance of a supportive environment for reporting any instances of non-consensual encounters or abuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Attorney General also noted the potential risk of sexually transmitted diseases arising from Engonga\u2019s alleged activities, adding urgency to the government\u2019s response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the scandal, the government swiftly enacted a suspension of officials involved in any sexual conduct within ministry offices as part of a broader \u201czero tolerance\u201d stance on behavior that compromises public trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue condemned the actions in a statement on X (formerly Twitter), underscoring that \u201cethics and respect are fundamental in our Administration\u201d and reaffirming the nation\u2019s commitment to enforcing public service integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The case has highlighted the government\u2019s dedication to maintaining a professional and ethical standard across its institutions. Officials have stated that they aim to prevent future breaches of public trust and reinforce a respectful workplace culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Equatorial Guinea\u2019s Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), Baltasar Engonga, has been arrested following allegations that he recorded more than 400 explicit videos featuring the wives of prominent public figures in the country. The scandal emerged during a separate investigation into fraud allegations against Engonga, aged 54, when authorities uncovered a trove…<\/p>\n