Prosecution Threat For Ebang Engonga If STD Infection Is Verified, Declares Chief Prosecutor

Prosecution Threat For Ebang Engonga If STD Infection Is Verified, Declares Chief Prosecutor Equatorial Guinea’s Chief Prosecutor, Anatolio Nzang Nguema, has announced that Baltasar Ebang Engonga, a senior government official, could be prosecuted for “offenses against public health” if medical tests confirm he has a sexually transmitted disease (STD).

This development comes after a scandal involving the leak of hundreds of explicit videos allegedly showing Engonga with various women, including wives of prominent officials. Engonga, who serves as director of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF) and is the son of a high-ranking official, is reportedly featured in these videos filmed within his finance ministry office. The leaks quickly spread online, drawing widespread attention and prompting the government to restrict their distribution.

Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue addressed the matter on social media, ordering the “immediate suspension of all civil servants involved in sexual activities within ministry offices,” citing violations of public ethics and workplace conduct standards.

Additionally, Obiang instructed the telecommunications ministry and phone providers to halt the spread of the videos on social media within 24 hours, stating, “We cannot allow the destruction of families.” Engonga, who is also facing separate embezzlement charges, is reportedly held in Malabo’s Black Beach prison.

The scandal has led to nationwide internet restrictions, disrupting access to certain multimedia content as authorities work to contain the spread of the videos. Social media remains abuzz with rumors of more videos involving other officials, as public scrutiny intensifies and the government closely monitors the situation.