Equatorial Guinea official arrested over 400 sex tapes with President’s sister, high-profile women

Equatorial Guinea’s Director Basic of the Nationwide Monetary Investigation Company (ANIF), Baltasar Engonga, has been arrested following allegations that he recorded greater than 400 express movies that includes the wives of outstanding public figures within the nation.

The scandal emerged throughout a separate investigation into fraud allegations towards Engonga, aged 54, when authorities uncovered a trove of CDs containing express materials throughout searches of his dwelling and workplace.

Among the many individuals implicated within the recordings are high-ranking officers’ spouses, together with the spouse of the Director Basic of Police, shut relations, and kin of senior authorities figures, together with the sister of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo and spouses of a number of authorities ministers.

The movies reportedly characteristic encounters in varied places, together with Engonga’s workplace, typically with the nationwide flag seen within the background.

The recordings have been reportedly consensual however have since been leaked on-line, resulting in widespread public outrage and intense scrutiny from native media. Studies by Ahora EG describe the revelations as unprecedented within the nation’s historical past, exposing what it referred to as “flagrant violations” of moral requirements by a senior public official.

Recognized regionally by the nickname “Bello,” Engonga’s place has now change into a focus of nationwide controversy, with allegations spanning a number of high-profile people.

Equatorial Guinea’s Lawyer Basic Nzang Nguema commented on the scandal, clarifying that consensual relations with out coercion aren’t legal underneath present legal guidelines.

Nevertheless, he raised issues over public well being dangers and emphasised the significance of a supportive surroundings for reporting any cases of non-consensual encounters or abuse.

The Lawyer Basic additionally famous the potential threat of sexually transmitted ailments arising from Engonga’s alleged actions, including urgency to the federal government’s response.

Following the scandal, the federal government swiftly enacted a suspension of officers concerned in any sexual conduct inside ministry places of work as a part of a broader “zero tolerance” stance on conduct that compromises public belief.

Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue condemned the actions in an announcement on X (previously Twitter), underscoring that “ethics and respect are elementary in our Administration” and reaffirming the nation’s dedication to implementing public service integrity.

The case has highlighted the federal government’s dedication to sustaining knowledgeable and moral commonplace throughout its establishments. Officers have said that they intention to stop future breaches of public belief and reinforce a respectful office tradition.