Yaounde Police Sextape Scandal Widens: New Leads, Fresh Suspensions

The case, which centres on alleged sexual activity inside official premises and the filming of those encounters, continues to shake the security corps in Yaoundé and beyond. Officials say the officers directly involved remain under suspension and in custody while disciplinary and criminal procedures move forward. A new interim regional police boss has been named to keep operations running in the Centre Region.

What is confirmed so far
• Videos showing sexual acts inside a police office in Yaoundé circulated widely, prompting swift suspensions and the appointment of an interim regional chief.
• The “police des polices” opened an administrative probe; a parallel criminal investigation is examining abuse of authority, misuse of service premises and possible unlawful recording or sharing of explicit images.
• Detention at a specialised unit in Yaoundé allows investigators to secure devices and interview officers under caution.

Unverified allegations now circulating
• Several online outlets and social-media accounts have posted far-reaching claims about the number of women involved, the span of time, and the identities of alleged partners. Cameroon Concord is not publishing those names or numbers at this stage.
• Some reports also suggest family links and political interference around the case; these assertions remain unconfirmed.
Cameroon Concord will update readers if—and only if—corroborated evidence becomes available from official records or multiple reliable sources.

How this compares to the “Baltasar” affair in Equatorial Guinea
• In both countries, senior officials are accused of sexual activity with junior staff at the workplace, with videos later spreading online.
• Each scandal triggered rapid suspensions, custody measures and an ethics review inside the services concerned.
• The regional echo has renewed calls for stricter access controls in sensitive offices, clearer policies on relationships across ranks, and better protection for potential complainants.

Why the outcome matters for the Centre Region
• The Centre hosts the nation’s capital and the largest concentration of police units. Public trust is already fragile.
• A transparent process—backed by evidence, due process and published disciplinary outcomes—will determine whether the ethics charters adopted in recent years have real bite.
• Beyond individual culpability, the case highlights systemic risks: unchecked power imbalances, the abuse of official spaces, and digital breaches that can harm victims for years.

Next steps
• Internal-affairs hearings are expected to begin shortly, with possible sanctions ranging from suspension without pay to dismissal from the police ranks.
• Prosecutors will decide on charges once digital forensics and witness statements are complete.
• Cameroon Concord will continue to report developments, focusing on verified facts and protecting the identities of possible victims.

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