Ratu Peceli remanded for Leighley Darling’s alleged murder

Police Feature

Ratu Peceli remanded for Leighley Darling’s alleged murder

By Rashika Kumar

10/09/2025

Ratu Peceli Rosotokaicake Rokoravolo. [Image: Liviana Qoro]

Ratu Peceli Rosotokaicake Rokoravolo has been remanded for the alleged murder of doctor and prominent social media personality, Dr Isireli Biumaitotoya, also known as Leighley Leli Darling.

The 32-year-old appeared in the Nadi Magistrates Court this morning.

The matter has been adjourned to the 24th September.

He is charged with one count of murder.

Ratu Peceli was arrested in Nausori on Saturday.

Police say the second person arrested was questioned and released.

Leighley Darling was found dead in a pool of blood at his home in Votualevu, Nadi, last Monday night.

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