Two Corrections officers accused of rape appear in court

Two Corrections officers who allegedly raped a female Corrections officer appeared in the Suva High Court this morning.

Ratu Meli Vatureba and Nasoni Kaburau are facing one count each of rape.

The DPP lawyer has asked the court for more time for disclosures.

Vatureba’s lawyer, Barbara Malimali informed the court that she wrote to the DPP’s Office on Wednesday to reconsider the charge against both accused persons.

The DPP lawyer says they will make a decision on this in the next hearing date.

Both men have been remanded in custody and the case will be called again on the 23rd of this month.