A 29‑year‑old technician who had raped and indecently assaulted a 14‑year‑old girl in a settlement in Nausori, has been sentenced to 12 years imprisonment.
The incident occurred on 13th February and 30th April, last year.
Judge Justice Vincent Perera says that the man has breached the trust of the victim who considered him a brother and there is also an age gap of 14 years between the two.
He adds that the man has exploited the victim's vulnerability.
The non‑parole period is 10 years.
