A taxi driver of Suva has been sentenced to eight years imprisonment by the Suva High Court this morning for raping his workmate three years ago.
The court heard that 40 year old man raped the woman during a drinking party in Nasinu.
While sentencing him, High Court Judge Justice Janaka Bandara highlighted that the man has breached the trust of a co-worker, as the victim moved to her village after the incident.
The judge said the man is married with four children and did not show any remorse during the trial.
He will be liable for parole after six years.
Story by: Tokasa Rainima and Ronal Deo