Man Charged With Death of Woman Found at Lomolomo Beach, Denied Bail
Saimoni Seru, 36, appeared before Magistrate Senikavika Jiuta charged with one count of murder. He is alleged to have murdered Karishma Gounder, 30, between November 12 and November 13.
Aman who is charged for the death of a woman, whose body was found near Lomolomo Beach in Lautoka last week was denied bail by the Magistrates Court in Lautoka on Tuesday. Saimoni Seru, 36, appeared before Magistrate Senikavika Jiuta charged with one count of murder. He is alleged to have murdered Karishma Gounder, 30, between November 12 and November 13.
The accused understood the charge when it was read out to him in court.
He was represented by Legal Aid prosecutor, Sergeant Mereisi Seavula, appeared for prosecution. In delivering strong objections against bail for the accused, Sergeant Seavula said there was a possibility of the accused trying to flee the country to New Zealand. “Because of the seriousness of the case, prosecution is strongly objecting to bail,” she said.
Sergeant Seavula also submitted that the case was in the interest of the public and the community. In response, Mr Filipe told the court that the seriousness of the offence was not on the grounds to object to bail.
In the bail ruling, Magistrate Jiuta said because of the seriousness of the offence and there was a likelihood of the accused trying to flee the country, the court objected to bail.
She said however, an application for bail could be made at the High Court.
The accused has been further remanded.
The matter, which has been adjourned for mention on December 6, has been transferred to the High Court in Lautoka.