Fijivillage
5 March, 2026, 2:37 pm
Central - 30°C Clouds
5 March, 2026, 2:37 pm Central - 30°C Clouds

39 people charged for sexual offences in May where 20 victims were children

39 people charged for sexual offences in May where 20 victims were children

By Rashika Kumar
05/06/2023
[Photo: File]

There were 39 people charged with a total of 95 counts of sexual offences in May where in 17 incidents the victims and the accused were related to one another and from the 31 victims, 20 were under the age of 18.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions says the counts for sexual offences were 52 for rape, 1 for attempted rape, 1 for abduction with intent to have carnal knowledge, 11 for defilement, 7 for indecent assault and 23 for sexual assault.

They say of the 39 accused persons, one was a juvenile.

There were 30 female victims and one male victim.

A 14-year-old boy was charged with four counts of rape and seven counts of sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl.

A 63-year-old man was charged with three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault of his 16-year-old stepdaughter while in another incident, a 42-year-old man was charged with the rape and sexual assault of his 9-year-old stepdaughter.

A 67-year-old man was charged with the rape and sexual assault of his 12-year-old grandniece.

A 53-year-old man was charged with the rape, sexual assault and indecent assault of his 17-year-old niece while in another incident, a 32-year-old man was charged with the rape of his 16-year-old nephew.

There was one incident where a 22-year-old man was charged with the rape, attempted rape and sexual assault of his 12-year-old niece while in another incident, a 26-year-old man was charged with the rape and sexual assault of his 12-year-old niece.

A 32-year-old man was charged with the rape, sexual assault and indecent assault of his 16-year-old niece, however, this matter was discontinued due to insufficient evidence.

A 26-year-old man was charged with the rape of his 15-year-old niece while in another incident, an 18-year-old man was charged with the rape of his 16-year-old cousin.

There was one incident where a 30-year-old man was charged with the indecent assault, defilement and sexual assault of his 13-year-old cousin while in another incident, an 18-year-old man was charged with the rape of his 12-year-old cousin.

A 33-year-old man was charged with the rape of his 31-year-old wife while in another incident, a 37-year-old man was charged with the rape of his 37-year-old de facto partner.

There was one incident where a 42-year-old man was charged with the rape and sexual assault of his 55-year-old de facto partner. The accused was also charged with assault causing actual bodily harm.

In another incident, a 42-year-old man was charged with the rape and assault causing actual bodily harm to his 29-year-old de facto partner.

There was one incident where a 40-year-old man was charged with the rape and sexual assault of his 41-year-old sister-in-law.

A 34-year-old man was charged with the defilement of a 14-year-old girl while in another incident, a 42-year-old man was charged with the defilement of a 15-year-old girl.

A 23-year-old man was charged with the rape and abduction with intent to have carnal knowledge of a 15-year-old girl.

There was one incident where nine men were charged with the rape of a 17-year-old, however, this matter was discontinued due to insufficient evidence.

The ODPP says 6 cases were withdrawn after discontinuances were filed due to insufficient evidence and victim admitting to making a false complaint.

FEATURE NEWS
Salawai and Baleilabasa remanded for alleged murder of Constable Racagi
Two men from Qauia in Lami, 42-year-old Keni Salawai and 20-year-old Jope Baleilabasa who have been charged with the alleged murder of 24-year-old P...
6 minutes ago
LATEST NEWS
Sports Council Board to sign on independent investigator today
The Fiji Sports Council Board will sign on an independent investigator this afternoon to look into the allegations against the Sports Council CEO, ...
1 hour ago

ODPP reviewing Court of Appeal decision in Joshua Rahman case
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is currently reviewing the decision by the Court of Appeal to quash the conviction and set aside ...
2 hours ago

Nadi Flood Project a ‘sitting duck’ - Nadi Chamber President
Calls are mounting for urgent action on the long-delayed Nadi Flood Alleviation Project, with business leaders warning that continued inaction is ...
2 hours ago

71 roads and crossings affected following TC Urmil
A total of 71 roads and crossings have been damaged or affected following the recent severe weather associated with Tropical Cyclone Urmil, with 51 ...
3 hours ago

Bila residents in Nadi demand immediate action as roads crumble after cyclone
More than 300 residents of Bila Settlement in Martintar, Nadi are calling for urgent government intervention following severe damage to roads and ...
3 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
National Talanoa Session on Illicit Drugs in Fiji: 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025
The illicit drug situation in Fiji has been described as a national emergency, with 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025. Minister for Policing ...
6 days ago

Charlie Charters held at Nadi Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file
Fijian national, Charlie Charters is being held at immigration at Nadi International Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file.fijivillage News has ...
6 days ago

Minister ready to repay business class air fare for wife as concerns grow about Sports Council deals
I was invited to travel to New Zealand by the Fiji Sports Council for a grassroots 7s tournament in 2024, I travelled business class but it was ...
27 days ago

TOP