44-year-old Filipe Kepa who has been charged with three counts of rape has been released on bail after he provided the surety to the Lautoka High Court.
According to the bail conditions, Filipe Kepa is not to reside in the same area as the victim, is to report to the Valelevu Police Station 4 days a week and has to surrender all his travel documents.
Kepa pleaded not guilty to all charges at the Lautoka High Court.
It is alleged that Kepa 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.
Kepa also pleaded not guilty to one count of pornographic activity.
The matter has been adjourned to the 31st of this month for pre‑trial conference.
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