Cristel Nchama, one of the women reportedly involved in the widely publicized sex tapes featuring Baltasar Ebang Engonga, the former director-general of Equatorial Guinea’s National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), has formally lodged a complaint with the National Gendarmerie in Malabo, seeking accountability and redress for the scandal’s impact on her life.
This development unfolds amidst a scandal that has deeply unsettled the nation, capturing widespread attention and sparking intense public reaction. Engonga faced significant backlash after an ongoing fraud investigation prompted authorities to search his home and office, leading to the discovery of an alleged 400 explicit videos. The findings have put a glaring spotlight on the conduct of several prominent public officials in the country.
The controversial recordings reportedly show Engonga engaged in intimate acts with multiple women, including high-profile individuals such as his brother’s wife, his cousin, the sister of Equatorial Guinea’s president, the wife of the police director-general, and nearly 20 wives of government ministers. This has magnified the scandal’s reach, with repercussions affecting not only Engonga but also numerous individuals in the upper echelons of government.
The explicit videos, which were reportedly filmed in various locations such as Engonga’s office, hotels, and even bathrooms, are said to have been recorded with the consent of the women involved. However, the subsequent leak of these videos has generated a wave of public condemnation and has inflicted profound reputational harm on the individuals concerned, exposing them to public scrutiny and judgment.
According to Real Equatorial Guinea, Cristel Nchama’s official complaint details her experience, stating that she was involved in a four-year relationship with Engonga and now feels deeply humiliated by the release of the recordings. The scandal has not only disrupted her personal life but has also impacted her standing in the community and harmed her sense of personal honor.
Nchama accused Engonga of deceit, alleging that he manipulated her trust and assured her of privacy, only for her to face public exposure and scandal. She revealed that she initially hesitated to be recorded, having believed that any videos would be deleted at her request. Now, she seeks answers regarding the origins of the leaked footage and questions why Engonga retained the videos despite her previous concerns.
“I am humiliated. It is my reputation, my honour. I want to know where these images came from and why he kept the images,” Cristel declared, further demanding compensation to address the significant damage done to her reputation.
The scandal’s fallout has been swift and far-reaching. On Thursday, Engonga was officially dismissed from his position, a move intended to signal accountability and address the public's concerns regarding his actions. The government has also taken further steps, suspending all officials reported to have engaged in sexual activities within ministry offices, signaling a firm stance against misconduct among high-ranking public figures and a broader crackdown on inappropriate behavior in official capacities.