High Court will hear the case of alleged rapist of Virgin Australia crew member

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Ilaisa Tanoa Degei appeared at Nadi Magistrate Court. Picture: BALJEET SINGH

A man accused of raping and sexually assaulting a Virgin Australia crew member on New Years eve in Nadi has been remanded in custody.

24-year-old Ilaisa Tanoa Degei is alleged to have committed the offences on the 21-year-old Virgin Australia crew member.

Today he was denied bail.

The Nadi Magistrate Court has transferred the matter to the Lautoka High Court with a re-appearance date of January 20.