A 48-YEAR-old man who is charged with three counts of rape has been remanded in custody by Magistrate Waleen George.
It is alleged that the man raped his nine-year-old stepdaughter between December 2017 to July this year in Vatuwaqa.
Magistrate George informed defence lawyer Ravinesh Goundar to file a formal bail application.
The matter has been transferred to the High Court in Suva.
The case has been adjourned to July 30 for mention.