44-year-old Filipe Kepa who has been charged with three counts of rape of a child remains in custody as he has failed to present his sureties before he is released on bail.
Kepa was produced from remand at the Lautoka High Court today.
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 is also charged with one count of pornographic activity.
The state sought further time from the High Court and the matter has been adjourned to the 9th of December for Information and Disclosures.
Bail has been extended by the High Court however Filipe Kepa is still in custody as he failed to produce his sureties in court today.
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