Baltasar Engonga, the head of Equatorial Guinea’s National Financial Investigation Agency (Agencia Nacional de Investigación Financiera – ANIF), was recently arrested after private videos surfaced online.
The videos allegedly show Engonga involved in affairs with multiple women, including both married and unmarried individuals.
The scandal has sparked significant public attention and concerns over the potential misuse of office or ethical misconduct among officials.
Engonga’s arrest highlights issues around privacy, accountability, and personal conduct, especially for individuals in positions of public trust.
Who is Baltasar Engonga?
The embattled Director General of Equatorial Guinea’s National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), Baltasar Ebang Engonga, is widely known by his nickname, “Bello.”
According to the local press, Bello is a preferred name for the high-profile official, adding a personal dimension to recent reports surrounding his arrest.
This situation, involving the ANIF head, has not only drawn public attention but has also raised questions about the conduct and responsibilities expected of public officials in Equatorial Guinea.
Age?
Baltasar Ebang Engonga, also known as “Bello,” is reported to be 54 years old, according to The Punch.
Political post?
Baltasar Ebang Engonga, studied economics at the university level. His early career involved working as an accountant in the mining sector, which likely gave him foundational experience in financial management.
Before his appointment as the head of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF) in Equatorial Guinea, he served at GEPROYECTOS, an agency affiliated with the presidency that oversees monitoring, control, and supervision of national projects.
His diverse roles have marked him as a prominent figure in the financial oversight sector within the country.
Family, wife, and children?
Baltasar Ebang Engonga, is married and has six children. He is the son of Baltasar Edjo’o Engongo, a notable figure in Equatorial Guinea’s political and financial landscape. Engongo’s father previously served as the Minister of Finance and is currently the president of the Commission of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC).
This familial background has likely influenced Bello’s own path in finance and governance, culminating in his role as Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF) before his recent controversies.
Et pourtant c'est un père de famille nombreuse. Et sa femme a vu aussi toutes les 400 vidéos devenues virales sur la toile à l'échelle planétaire. Sans compte sa belle famille et les amis de ses enfants à l'école. Et sans oublier les maris de toutes ces femmes dénudées sur sa… pic.twitter.com/xtT9HfPv6m
— Freddy Noël TSHIYOYO (@fredtshiyoyo) November 3, 2024
Video Tapes?
The corruption investigation into Baltasar Ebang Engonga, has reportedly unveiled a cache of over 460 videos, revealing his alleged involvement in numerous affairs that extend deeply into Equatorial Guinea’s elite circles.
His reported liaisons include not only high-ranking officials’ spouses but also close family members, such as his brother’s wife, his cousin, and even his uncle’s pregnant wife.
The extent of these alleged relationships—reaching figures like ministers’ wives, the president’s sister, and the attorney general’s wife—has further fueled the scandal surrounding Bello, complicating his standing in both his personal and professional spheres.
This ongoing investigation has drawn significant attention, casting a shadow over the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF) and raising questions about corruption, abuse of power, and the impact of personal conduct on public office.
🗣️Un internaute : BALTHAZAR EBANG ENGONGA, aussi appelé l'écraseur ou encore la machine à coudre, est un jeune comptable évoluant dans le domaine des mines.
Il est décrit par ses pairs comme un travailleur acharné qui est toujours à la recherche du plaisir.
Sur terre comme… pic.twitter.com/QxS4CUVQMw
— Zone Presse📰 (@ZonePresse_) November 3, 2024