: The recordings reportedly featured Engonga in various locations, including his government office, hotels, and restrooms.

While the government and international media outlets such as BBC News reported extensively on the leak, the absolute authenticity of every individual clip remained complex due to the restricted nature of information in Equatorial Guinea.

The controversy erupted when approximately featuring Engonga—nicknamed "Bello"—with various women began circulating on social media.

: Many of the women appearing in the videos were identified as the wives or relatives of prominent government and military officials, including a sister of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo.

: The footage was uncovered by authorities during a separate fraud investigation into Engonga's financial activities. Verification and Authenticity

The Baltasar Ebang Engonga Video Scandal: Verification and Fallout

The scandal involving Baltasar Ebang Engonga , former head of Equatorial Guinea’s National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF) , dominated international headlines in late 2024 after hundreds of explicit videos were leaked online. As of May 2026, Engonga has been convicted and sentenced to prison, marking the end of one of the most high-profile controversies in Central African political history. Overview of the Viral Videos