Baltasar Ebang Engonga will spend 18 years in prison.
Baltasar Ebang Engonga, also known as Balthazar Egonga, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for embezzling over 1 billion CFA francs (approximately $1.5 million USD) in government funds while serving as the Director-General of Equatorial Guinea’s National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF).
The court found him guilty of misappropriating public funds, illicit enrichment, and abuse of power.
Here’s a breakdown of his sentence :
– Embezzlement: 8 years
– Illicit Enrichment: 4 years and 5 months
– Abuse of Power: 6 years and 1 day
– Fine: 910 million CFA francs (approximately $1.5 million USD)
– Public Office Ban: Egonga will be barred from holding public office for the duration of his sentence
Egonga’s trial was highly publicized due to his involvement in a sex tape scandal, which led to his dismissal as ANIF director and subsequent arrest.
The court delivered its verdict on July 2, 2025, marking a significant moment in Equatorial Guinea’s efforts to combat corruption.
