Riya Bhagwan 
24-year-old Ilaisa Tanoa Degei [front]
A 24-year-old man who allegedly raped a 21-year-old Virgin Australia crew member has been denied bail by the Nadi Magistrates Court today.
Ilaisa Tanoa Degei is charged with one count of sexual assault and one count of rape.
The Magistrate transferred the matter to the Lautoka High Court since it is an indicatable offense,
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It is alleged that Degei digitally raped the woman on the early hours of New Year ’s Day.
The alleged incident occurred in Martintar, one of the popular stretches for nightlife in Nadi.
The victim has returned to Australia.
Degei will appear in the Lautoka High Court on 20th January.
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