The former Director-General of the National Financial Investigation Agency in Equatorial Guinea, Baltasar Engonga, has been remanded in Malabo’s Black Beach Prison.
The embattled Engonga was arrested days ago for allegedly recording over 400 sex tapes involving the wives of prominent persons in the country.
This scandal blew open during a fraud investigation into the 54-year-old economist. This led to an immediate search of his residence and office by ANIF officials, who found several CDs revealing his sexual escapades with many married women.
Following the leaked videos online, the president of Equatorial Guinea President, Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, sacked Engonga.
The dismissal was due to “irregularities committed in the exercise of his functions, as well as inappropriate family and social conduct for the performance of public duties” in accordance with Decree No. 118/2024, dated 4th November.
A viral video surfaced on social media On Friday, Engonga was shown in a viral video handcuffed on both hands and legs during a court appearance.
A French online blog Afrikmatin reported that Engonga, who was officially removed from his role on November 6, 2024, was subsequently chained and transferred to Malabo Central Prison. He faces charges of corruption and embezzlement.
The bonline newspaper UGStandard said the sex tapes began circulating on social networks while Engonga was already held at Malabo’s notorious Black Beach Prison on charges of embezzling public funds, as reported by state television, TVGE.
