A 35‑year‑old construction worker who allegedly raped his 17-year-old stepdaughter on several occasions has been remanded in custody by Suva Magistrate Waleen George.
The man allegedly committed the offence between the months of May and June at their home in Suva.
He is charged with four counts of rape.
Magistrate Waleen George has transferred the case to the Suva High Court because it is an indictable offence.
The Prosecution had objected to bail because the accused lives in the same house with the complainant.
The accused had requested for bail because he is the sole bread winner for his family and also because he has heart problems.
The case will be called at the Suva High Court on the 21st of July 2017.
