Former Director-General of Equatorial Guinea’s National Financial Investigation Agency, Baltasar Engonga, has been remanded in Black Beach Prison in Malabo following a scandal involving alleged fraud and misconduct. Initially under investigation for corruption, authorities discovered recordings purportedly showing Engonga in over 400 compromising videos with the spouses of high-ranking officials, intensifying the case against him.
The 54-year-old economist’s arrest and removal were confirmed by President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, who cited “irregularities in his official conduct” and behavior deemed unsuitable for his public role in Decree No. 118/2024, dated November 4.
A video circulating online shows Engonga in chains during a recent court appearance. French news outlet Afrikmatin reported that he was officially relieved of his position on November 6 before being transferred to Malabo Central Prison. Engonga now faces multiple charges, including corruption and embezzlement.
Baltasar chained here while taken into police custody. The Equatorial Guinea’s director of the National Financial Investigations Agency is on his way to Malabo Central Prison where he will stay awaiting his judgement.
#BaltasarEngonga Madina pic.twitter.com/G2cHInAAYk— Son of God (@inanakwasi) November 8, 2024
