Key Suspect in Scottish Businessman’s Murder Faces Extortion Charges in Kenya

Bernard Mbunga Mbusu, a suspect in the murder of Scottish businessman Campbell Scott, is on trial for violent extortion against tourists. Scott was found dead in Nairobi after significant funds were withdrawn from his account. Mbusu has a prior history of violent robberies and the murder investigation has revealed a possible connection to a gang targeting victims online.

Bernard Mbunga Mbusu, a primary suspect in the murder of Scottish businessman Campbell Scott in Kenya, is currently on trial for violent extortion plots targeting tourists. Mr. Scott, aged 58 from Dunfermline, was discovered deceased in a sack of pineapples after going missing while attending a conference in Nairobi, where substantial withdrawals were made from his bank account. Law enforcement is actively searching for Mbusu, alongside two other suspects, Samuel Musembi Kamitu and Alphonse Munyao Kilewa, who are currently evading arrest.

CCTV footage shows Mbusu leaving a nightclub with Mr. Scott on February 16. Authorities have linked him to previous violent robberies, including the torture of a Turkish individual targeted through a dating application in 2020. Furthermore, he faces accusations related to an incident in which an Indian national was similarly robbed in Nairobi.

Recent revelations disclose that Mbusu and his accomplices are implicated in a harrowing event last year involving the forced humiliation of a preacher in Nairobi. Reports indicate the gang extorted 55,000 Kenyan shillings—which equates to approximately £330—from the victim during this attack, after which the case was dismissed by the preacher himself.

On February 16, Mr. Scott was last seen attending a conference at the JW Marriot Hotel, after which he was captured on CCTV with Mbusu. Following a trip to a residence in Pipeline estate, Mr. Scott’s body was later discovered in a forest approximately 66 miles from Nairobi with his hands bound. The ongoing investigation into his murder is now examining the potential operations of a criminal gang that preys upon victims through online platforms.

As of last week, a Kenyan court has ruled that two suspects in Mr. Scott’s murder inquiry may remain in custody for an extended period of 21 days to facilitate ongoing police investigations.

The investigation into Campbell Scott’s murder highlights serious concerns regarding violent criminal activities targeting tourists in Kenya. Bernard Mbunga Mbusu, a key suspect, is facing multiple allegations of extortion and robbery involving foreign nationals. As authorities continue their search for him and his accomplices, the case underscores the need for vigilance in addressing such crimes perpetrated through online platforms and in tourist areas.

Original Source: www.dailyrecord.co.uk