Court

Two on rape, murder charges seek bail

August 24, 2026 12:45 pm

The Defence has sought additional time to file a supplementary affidavit in a bail application involving two men charged with the alleged rape and murder of an 18-year-old woman.

Tevita Tora and Laveni Vuebeti appeared in the Lautoka High Court.

They are charged with one count each of rape and one count of murder.

The charges relate to an alleged incident on 4 December 2025, when the two men are accused of raping and murdering a woman.

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The victim was later found lying motionless in a park in Lautoka.

Both accused have applied for bail, but the Defence has requested more time to file its supplementary affidavit.

The matter has been adjourned to 3 September for information and disclosures.

Tora and Vuebeti remain remanded in custody.