Court

Person charged with selling minors further remanded

March 5, 2019 4:30 pm

A person charged with allegedly selling minors for immoral purposes has been further remanded.

Josevata Werelagi is charged with one count of aggravated sexual servitude and three counts of domestic trafficking of children appeared before the Suva High Court today.

The accused is also charged with an alternative count of selling minors under the age of 18 for immoral purpose.

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It is alleged the accused committed the offences between in July, 2015.

State objected to bail saying the crime is serious.

The man had previously pleaded not guilty to all the charges.

The matter has been adjourned to March 14th for bail hearing.