19‑year‑old Isoa Raiqima who is charged with seven counts of rape, one count of assault with intent to rape and one count of robbery was told by the Suva High Court Judge Justice Salesi Temo to seek Legal Aid assistance.
Raiqima told the court that he does not have money to hire a private counsel.
It is alleged that Raiqima of Nanuku Settlement in Vatuwaqa raped a 23-year-old tertiary student seven times last year.
The alleged incident occurred at Holland Street in Suva in December last year.
He is further remanded in custody.
The matter will be called again on 31st March for mention.
