Alleged child abusers further remanded
The pair face charges over the alleged assault of a 12-year-old boy.
Wednesday 21 October 2026 | 16:30
Updated 21 October 2026 | 17:45 FJT
Accused pair Saint George Sisi Talei (left) and his partner Tofua Rayasi outside the Nasinu Magistrate Court on October 22, 2026.
Photos: Beranadeta Nagatalevu
Suspended police officer Saint George Sisi Talei and his partner, Tofua Rayasi, were further remanded by the Nasinu Magistrates Court today.
Sisi and Rayasi appeared before Magistrate Lice Manulevu. They are each charged with one count of acting with intent to cause grievous harm over the alleged assault of a 12-year-old boy.
State prosecutor Maria Mataika sought more time to provide disclosures while awaiting transcripts of video-recorded interviews.
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A Legal Aid lawyer also sought more time to obtain further instructions from the accused before filing a bail application. The court granted both parties 14 days.
Rayasi also requested a medical check-up at Colonial War Memorial Hospital.
The court declined the request, saying she could be examined at the Remand Centre’s infirmary, which could recommend a hospital visit if necessary.
The case was adjourned to November 4 to allow the State more time to provide disclosures and the defence to prepare a bail application.
