A man has been charged with the rape and sexual assault of one of the Virgin Australia crew members in the early hours of New Year’s Day, near a nightclub in Martintar, Nadi.
Police confirm he has been charged with one count of sexual assault and one count of rape.
They say he is in custody and will appear in the Nadi Magistrates Court on Monday.
Police have yet to charge anyone in relation to the robbery of another crew member.
Meanwhile, News.com.au reports the crew members have now returned to Australia.
A female crew member, who was allegedly sexually assaulted near the club, flew back to Australia yesterday while her male colleague returned on Thursday after receiving treatment for facial wounds.
Five other crew members remained in Fiji to assist the investigation, staying close to their hotel as directed by their airline’s headquarters.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism in an earlier statement has said regrettably, incidents like this can happen anywhere and Fiji is not immune.
He reminded tourists to exercise caution in nightclub areas and late at night.
