Investigation into Campbell Scott’s Murder Reveals Missing Funds and Suspects in Kenya

Campbell Scott, a Scottish businessman, was murdered in Kenya with £12,000 taken from his bank account. Suspects Alex Mutua Kithuka and Albunus Mutinda Nzioki used his bank cards following his death. Scott’s remains were found in Makongo forest after he disappeared the day after checking into a hotel.

Detectives in Kenya discovered that £12,000 was withdrawn from the account of Campbell Scott, a Scottish businessman believed to have been murdered. His body was found six days after his disappearance in Nairobi, where two suspects appeared in court and a third is still being interrogated. The withdrawal was uncovered after investigators detained Alex Mutua Kithuka and Albunus Mutinda Nzioki, who used the victim’s bank cards posthumously.

Campbell Scott was in Nairobi for a work conference and went missing after visiting the Havana Bar on February 15. Alarm was raised by colleagues when he failed to return, leading to the discovery of his remains in a forest in Makongo, located about 60 miles from Nairobi. CCTV footage showed him leaving the bar with an unidentified male, later suspected to be involved in his murder.

Police suspect that at Kithuka’s residence in the Pipeline slum, Mr. Scott was tortured for his account details before being killed. His body was found in a bag alongside pineapples, showing signs of abuse and disfigurement. The autopsy was inconclusive, prompting further toxicology testing.

The prosecutor revealed that investigations indicate Mr. Scott was killed at Kithuka’s home and that a taxi driver who initially was a suspect became a witness, confirming he dropped Mr. Scott at Kithuka’s residence. Kithuka allegedly fled after executing withdrawals from Mr. Scott’s account and was later captured in Mombasa; however, the victim’s mobile and bank cards remain missing.

Campbell Scott’s murder in Kenya highlights a case of suspected financial exploitation linked to his death. Two suspects are in custody, and investigations continue. The tragic event underscores the need for heightened safety measures for travelers. As authorities seek to unravel the circumstances surrounding Scott’s death, it remains essential to recover the missing personal effects, including his bank cards and phone to aid in the investigation.

Original Source: www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk