Baltasar Ebang Engonga, director general of Equatorial Guinea’s National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), has been arrested and is under investigation. This is after several explicit videos featuring him in compromising situations with multiple partners, including his brother’s wife and the President’s sister were discovered on his computer.
However, there’s Engonga’s side that many don’t know: Baltasar Engonga is a dedicated family man. He shares his life with his beautiful wife and their six children. Engonga’s role as a father and husband is a personal side often overlooked by his professional responsibilities in Equatorial Guinea’s financial sector.
Baltasar Engonga’s father, Baltasar Edjo’o Engonga, was a former Minister of Finance in Equatorial Guinea and currently holds the position of President of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC).
Baltasar Engonga’s Early Life and Family Background
Baltasar Engonga was born in 1970, making him 54 years old today. He grew up in a family known for its involvement in public service, with his father holding major political roles. Engonga’s father, Baltasar Edjo’o Engonga, is a respected figure in Equatorial Guinea. His service as the President of CEMAC and a legacy of public impact influenced Engonga from an early age.
Education and Career in Economics
Baltasar Engonga pursued a degree in economics and finance at the University of Malabo, setting the foundation for a career dedicated to financial oversight and anti-corruption. After completing his studies, he launched his career in the mining sector, serving as an accountant. This experience provided Engonga with an in-depth understanding of the financial aspects of resource management, skills that later became vital in his role at ANIF.
Following his work in mining, Engonga joined GEPROYECTOS, a presidential agency tasked with overseeing national projects. Here, he developed a keen eye for project management and financial control, essential skills that he would bring to his current role as Director General at ANIF.
Baltasar Engonga’s Role at ANIF
As the Director General of ANIF, Baltasar Engonga oversaw crucial financial investigations in Equatorial Guinea, placing him at the center of the country’s fight against financial crime and corruption. With his expertise in economics, he introduced policies aimed at enforcing financial accountability and transparency.
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Despite his great contributions, Engonga’s career recently faced public controversy due to a scandal involving several sex tapes with various high profile women found during an impromptu search at his residence. This situation has drawn widespread media attention, placing his career in the spotlight.
