Another man has been charged in relation to a series of alleged arson cases in Taveuni in July.

He is a 25-year-old farmer from Dreketi Village in Taveuni.

Viliame Gaunavinaka is charged with one count of attempted arson, one count of arson, one count of aggravated burglary and one count of theft.

He was allegedly involved in the attempted burning of the Macuata Muslim League building, burning of Ali’s Fashion Shop and stealing of items worth more than $5,000 from Courts Fiji Limited in Taveuni.

The farmer has been produced in the Taveuni Magistrates Court and bailed with strict conditions.

The matter has been referred to the Labasa High Court and will be called again on the 23rd of September.

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