- Government Probe: Equatorial Guinea’s government has launched an investigation into hundreds of leaked sex tapes allegedly featuring high-ranking official Baltasar Engonga.
- CCTV Installation: Surveillance cameras will be installed in courts and ministries to combat “indecent and illicit acts”.
- Official Suspensions: Officials involved in the scandal face suspension, including those who appear in the leaked videos.
- Zero-Tolerance Policy: Vice-President Teodoro Mangue has enforced a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct, demanding accountability from public officials.
In response to the scandal, the government has taken swift action to address the situation. Baltasar Engonga, Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency, was arrested for allegedly recording over 400 sex tapes with wives of prominent officials, including relatives of the President and ministers ³ ¹. The scandal has sparked widespread reactions, with many describing it as the biggest sex scandal in the country and perhaps Africa.
The government’s measures aim to prevent similar incidents and maintain a respectful work environment. These include severe measures for surveillance personnel who failed to prevent the incidents and reinforcement of security in all judicial offices.
