Three students accused in 3 rape cases involving students yet to be charged

The three students who have been accused in three rape cases involving students reported last week are yet to be charged.

Police say investigations continue.

Police had earlier said in the first two cases the victim was a 7‑year‑old boy.

The matter was reported at the Kadavu Police Station.

The boy was allegedly raped by two students aged 14 and 16 years on two separate occasions at their village in 2018.

The students attend school in Suva.

In the third case, a senior prefect of a primary school in Naitasiri allegedly raped two 8‑year old boys attending the same school on several occasions.

According to Police, the alleged offences took place inside the school washroom on several occasions between the months of May and July this year.

The matter was reported at the Vunidawa Police Station.

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