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2 men charged with rape and murder of 18-year-old Lautoka woman further remanded

2 men charged with rape and murder of 18-year-old Lautoka woman further remanded
Two men charged in relation to the alleged rape and murder of an 18-year-old woman in a park in Lautoka have been further remanded in custody by the Lautoka High Court.

Tevita Tora and Laveni Vuebeti each face one count of rape and one count of murder.

It is alleged that on 4th December 2025, Tora and Vuebeti raped and murdered the woman.

The 18-year-old was found lying motionless in a park in Lautoka.

The State has filed and served the disclosures in the case.

The two men had earlier applied for bail, however, the defence sought more time to file supplementary bail affidavit for both accused.

The matter has been adjourned to 21st September for information, plea and bail.

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