Man Under Investigation For Social Media Post Alleging Involvement Of Political Parties Charged For Rape

The man who was earlier taken in for questioning in relation to a separate investigation into a social media post alleging the involvement of two political parties has been charged for a case of rape in Namaka.

The accused has been charged with 5 counts of rape for allegedly raping a 13 year old girl in his home.

The victim and her aunt were staying with the accused after he had allegedly told them that he would look after the victim's educational needs.

The accused committed the alleged offence on several different occasions.

He will be produced at the Nadi Magistrates Court today.

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