The ongoing sex scandal in Equatorial Guinea, has taken a dramatic turn as one of the women allegedly featured in explicit videos involving high-profile individuals reportedly took her own life.
The woman is believed to have been overwhelmed by the spread of the footage, which has gone viral and caused a media uproar in the country. although the identity of the woman is yet to be made public, the shocking event have continued to elicit negative reaction with many questioning the morality of Baltasar Engonga Actions, who is the Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency in Equatorial Guinea, arrested following a shocking revelation of over 400 sextapes reportedly involving the wives of prominent figures in the country.
The videos, which surfaced amid a broader investigation into fraud, reportedly include intimate encounters with influential individuals, escalating the controversy.
The scandal erupted after Baltasar Engonga, Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency, was arrested on charges of misconduct, including allegedly recording over 400 videos involving wives of notable figures in the nation.
This latest development has sparked a public outcry, with many calling for stronger measures to protect the privacy and dignity of those affected by the leaked content.
Engonga, 54, came under investigation for fraud, leading to an unannounced search of his residence and office, where officials discovered numerous CDs containing recordings of his alleged sexual encounters.
The tapes reportedly feature encounters with high-profile individuals, including relatives and wives of government officials, such as the sister of the President, the wife of the Director General of Police, and spouses of approximately 20 ministers.
Meanwhile, officials in Equatorial Guinea are reportedly taking steps to control the scandal’s impact as they continue their investigation.