In Equatorial Guinea, a scandal of unprecedented proportions is rocking the foundations of society.
Baltasar Ebang Engonga, Director-General of the National Financial Investigation Agency, is at the center of the storm. He’s accused of misusing surveillance equipment for personal gain, recording over 400 intimate videos in various locations, including professional and public spaces ¹ ²[4).
This systematic recording, which even shows Ebang Engonga monitoring his control screens during intimate moments, reveals a meticulously organized operation. Beyond the moral scandal, concerns about public health are growing, with suspicions of intentional transmission of diseases. The Prosecutor General has launched an investigation into this aspect, emphasizing that intentional transmission of diseases carries severe penalties.
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The scandal has sparked widespread outrage and debate, exposing the flaws in a system where power and privilege are dangerously intertwined. The leak of the videos, potentially orchestrated by security services, has created an atmosphere of generalized suspicion. Families in Equatorial Guinea live in fear of seeing a loved one appear in these compromising recordings.
Ebang Engonga’s enigmatic silence, nicknamed “Bello,” fuels speculation about the true stakes of this affair. Beyond the personal scandal, the mechanisms of power and the use of state resources are being questioned. The judicial investigation is ongoing, promising new revelations.
Key Developments:
- Investigation Launched: Prosecutor General investigates possible public health risks
- Government Response: Vice-President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue announces severe sanctions
- Public Outrage: Scandal sparks widespread indignation and debate
