44-year-old Filipe Kepa remains in custody as he is unable to produce a surety and pay the bail bond.

Kepa who is charged with three counts of rape and one count of pornographic activity, appeared in the Lautoka High Court today.

He allegedly raped a child on different occasions between 2013 and 2015 and allegedly participated in recording of pornographic activity directly and/or indirectly involving a juvenile.

The state sought time from the court to file information and disclosures.

Filipe Kepa also sought time from the court to engage Legal Aid.

The matter has been adjourned to 23rd November.