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THE SENTENCING OF BALTHAZAR EGONGA FOR EMBEZZLING 910 MILLION FRANCS
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Embezzlement of public funds (over 1 billion CFA francs, → ≈ 1.67 million USD) .
Illicity enrichment
Abuse of power
Prosecution’s sentencing request:
Embezzlement: 8 years in prison
Illicit enrichment: 4 years 5 months
Abuse of power: 6 years 1 day
Civil penalty: 910 million CFA francs (≈ 1.5 million USD) .
Final verdict (July 2–3, 2025):
Total of 18 years in prison (composite of the above sentences)
Fined 910 million CFA francs
Barred from holding public office for the full 18-year term .
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The state alleges over 1 billion CFA was diverted during Engonga’s tenure (2015–2020), with 910 million CFA personally pocketed .
The funds reportedly came from contributions meant for state insurance and banking oversight .
“Bellogate” Sex Tape Scandal
During a search for financial evidence, investigators uncovered more than 400 explicit videos showing Engonga with numerous women, including wives and relatives of senior officials .
The scandal, dubbed “Bellogate,” went viral in November 2024 and led to his dismissal by presidential decree .
BELLOGATE SEX TAPE AND SCANDAL
> “Public investigators were searching Engonga’s computer … when they found up to 400 sex videos … some … wives and relatives of senior government officials”
“The footage … include encounters with the wives of several high‑ranking officials … filmed in his office … hotels … toilets”
🏛️ SIGNIFICANT AND FALLOUT
This marks one of the harshest sentences yet in Equatorial Guinea’s efforts against high-level corruption .
It underscores a new strategy that blends financial accountability with moral scrutiny under President Obiang’s administration.
Multiple other officials—such as Carmelo Julio Matogo Ndong, Ireneo Mangue Monsuy Afana, and Florentina Iganga Inandji—are implicated in the broader corruption scheme .
DATE OF EVENT
Nov 2024 Sex tapes go viral; Engonga dismissed and detained
Jun 30, 2025 Trial begins in Malabo
Jul 2–3, 2025 Sentencing to 18 years, fine, and ban from public office