A 44 year old man has appeared at the Sigatoka Magistrates’ Court charged with three counts of rape and one count of pornographic activity.
Filipe Tuisawau Koroinibau Wai Kepa, is alleged to have raped a child on different occasions between 2013 and 2015 and allegedly participated in recording of pornographic activity directly and/ or indirectly involving a juvenile.
He was granted bail on strict conditions and to produce a reliable surety with a bond of $500, not to reside in the same area as the victim, to report to the Valelevu Police Station four days a week, and to surrender all travel documents to the Court registry.
The matter has been transferred to the Lautoka High Court and adjourned for mention on 2 November 2015.
An interim Domestic Violence Restraining Order has been issued against the Kepa.
He is however still in custody as he failed to produce a surety in Court today.
