Investigation into Murder of Scottish Businessman Campbell Scott in Kenya
Authorities in Kenya are searching for three suspects related to the murder of Scotsman Campbell Scott, found deceased in Makongo Forest. Several arrests have been made, including individuals accused of using Mr. Scott’s bank cards. Investigative efforts continue as the DCI seeks information and assistance from Interpol.
The Kenyan police have identified three individuals wanted in connection with the murder of Scottish businessman Campbell Scott, whose body was discovered in a sack of pineapples. Mr. Scott, 58, was found dead in Makongo Forest, approximately 60 miles from Nairobi, after going missing from his hotel on February 16. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the suspects have been named as Benard Mbunga Mbusu, Samuel Musembi Kamitu, and Alphonse Munyao Kilewa, known as “Edu.”
The DCI has issued a public appeal via social media platform X, urging anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the suspects to step forward. In addition, two other men were charged in court for allegedly using Mr. Scott’s bank cards to withdraw funds on the day he went missing. Mr. Scott, originally from Dunfermline in Fife and a senior director at the credit scoring company Fico, was attending a conference in Nairobi before his disappearance.
Witness reports indicate that he failed to meet colleagues for a presentation following a visit to a nightclub. His corpse was located with its hands bound, prompting extensive investigative efforts, resulting in several arrests. Initially, two men—a taxi driver and a nightclub waiter—were detained as they were among the last to see him alive.
Subsequently, two additional suspects were arrested in Mombasa, situated 301 miles from Nairobi. Authorities believe Mr. Scott may have visited a residence linked to one of the arrested before his death. It is alleged that the suspect withdrew funds from Mr. Scott’s accounts at multiple locations, collaborating with another accused partner. A Nairobi court has permitted police to retain custody of the suspects for 21 days as the investigation progresses.
Despite conducting a post-mortem examination, the results were deemed inconclusive. Pathologists report that the injuries sustained by Mr. Scott were insufficient to account for his death, and they’ve indicated that samples will undergo toxicology analysis. Additionally, the DCI has reached out to Interpol for assistance in tracking the transactions related to Mr. Scott’s mobile phone and debit and credit cards.
The case surrounding Campbell Scott’s murder remains under intensive investigation, with Kenyan authorities actively pursuing leads through both local and international channels. The identification of the wanted suspects and the arrests made highlight the seriousness of the inquiry. As the investigation unfolds, the DCI continues to seek public assistance in solving this tragic case that has garnered considerable attention.
Original Source: news.bbc.co.uk
