The trial of a man believed to be responsible for the death of Lemeki Duidomo in April, 2022, has been transferred to the High Court.

Ledua Vakaloloma appeared before Magistrate Krishnan Prasad charged with one count of murder. He waived his right to legal counsel.

State prosecutors filed full disclosures including CCTV footage of Mr Duidomo at the alleged crime scene on the day of the incident.

Mr Prasad reminded the accused the matter was an indictable offense and for the 24-year-old to file a formal bail application and alibi notice.

The matter will be called for mention in the High Court in Suva on May 20.

In April 2022, The Fiji Times reported that Duidomo had left home to watch a rugby match with his friends on April 4 and failed to return.

Police confirmed, he had accompanied some friends to a motel when they were allegedly confronted by another group of men who were blocking a driveway and a fight ensued between the two parties.

The victim was allegedly struck by a metal object during the heated argument.