Baltasar Engonga: Equatorial Guinea government suspends all officials featured in more than 400 videos

• Equatorial Guinea’s government has taken swift action by suspending all officials involved in a scandal involving more than 400 sex tapes
• Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue emphasized a zero-tolerance approach to behavior that undermines public trust
• The scandal involving high-ranking official Baltasar Ebang Engonga has prompted an urgent response to restore integrity

Equatorial Guinea’s government has suspended all officials involved in a scandal involving more than 400 sex tapes that has sparked widespread outrage. Legit.ng confirms.

Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue announced the government’s decision on his official X account: @teonguema.

He stated:

“Today we are proceeding with the immediate suspension of all officials who have had sexual relations in the offices of the country’s ministries. The government will take strict action against these acts as it constitutes a blatant violation of the Code of Conduct and the Public Ethics Act. This action is a decisive step in our policy of zero tolerance for behavior that undermines the integrity of the public service. Ethics and respect are fundamental in our government, and we will not allow irresponsible behavior to undermine public trust. Responsibility and professionalism must be the pillars of our work as servants of the state.”

Baltasar Engonga in scandal with high-profile partners

The decision comes following a series of explicit videos of Baltasar Ebang Engonga, the married director of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), filmed in compromising situations with multiple partners – including the wives of senior officials.

The footage, reportedly shot at the Treasury Department’s office, has been widely circulated on social media quickly action of the authorities.

The Equatorial Guinean governmentsThe company’s serious response underlines its commitment to maintaining public trust and upholding ethical standards in public service.

The delay of officials involved is seen as an attempt to restore integrity and strengthen professional conduct within the country’s ministries. Public reactions to the government’s swift response have been mixed, reflecting deep-seated concerns about ethical violations within the civil service.

Legit.ng We have learned that the unfolding situation continues to attract attention, both nationally and internationally, as the government seeks to repair the damage and reaffirm its commitment to ethics and public accountability.

Government of Equatorial Guinea arrests Baltasar

In the meantime, Legit.ng previously reported that Baltasar Engonga has been arrested for alleged recording more than 400 sex tapes.

The allegations emerged during a fraud investigation, prompting ANIF officials to conduct an impromptu search of Engonga’s home and office.

Source: Legit.ng