Murder of Scot in Kenya: Key Suspect Linked to Violent Tourist Extortion
Bernard Mbunga Mbusu, a key suspect in the murder of Scots businessman Campbell Scott in Kenya, faces trial for violent extortion related to foreign tourists. Scott was found dead after withdrawing large sums from his bank account. Police are pursuing Mbusu and two others, investigating links to prior violent crimes against foreigners and gang activities in the area.
The key suspect in the murder of Scots businessman Campbell Scott in Kenya, Bernard Mbunga Mbusu, is currently facing trial for violent extortion schemes targeting foreign tourists. Aged 58 and hailing from Dunfermline, Scott’s body was discovered in a sack of pineapples after he had disappeared while attending a conference in Nairobi. His bank account recorded over £12,000 in withdrawals after his death.
Two suspects have already been arrested in connection with Scott’s murder, while police are actively searching for Mbusu along with two accomplices, Samuel Musembi Kamitu and Alphonse Munyao Kilewa, who are believed to have gone into hiding. CCTV footage captured Mbusu leaving a Nairobi nightclub with Scott on February 16, prior to the latter’s disappearance.
Mbusu is also implicated in prior incidents, including the violent torture of a Turkish individual as part of an extortion plot dating back to 2020, and a robbery of an Indian national under similar circumstances. New reports reveal that he, along with Kamitu and Kilewa, accused of a brutal attack on a preacher, managed to extort approximately £330 from the victim.
Scott was last seen attending a conference at the JW Marriott Hotel in Nairobi on February 16. After leaving the club with Mbusu, they reportedly took a taxi to a location in the Pipeline estate. His remains were later discovered in a forest, with indications he had been restrained before his death, suggesting foul play possibly linked to a gang that exploits victims through online dating platforms.
A Kenyan court has recently authorized the continued detention of two suspects connected to Scott’s murder for additional police investigations, reflecting ongoing efforts to unravel this complex case.
The investigation into Campbell Scott’s murder highlights the troubling rise of violent extortion and criminal plots targeting tourists in Kenya. The involvement of Bernard Mbunga Mbusu and his associates in prior crimes raises concerns regarding the safety of foreigners and the emerging tactics of criminal gangs in the region. As authorities continue their search for the remaining suspects, the case underscores the need for increased vigilance and preventive measures to protect visitors.
Original Source: www.dailyrecord.co.uk
