12 Jan 2009

Vanuatu MP Joshua Kalsakau charged with attempted rape of minor

12:36 pm on 12 January 2009

A Vanuatu MP, who is a former justice minister, has been granted bail after being charged with attempted rape and unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor.

The Daily Post reports that police arrested Joshua Kalsakau late last week following a formal complaint being lodged with police by the victim's mother.

The alleged offence took place at Pango Ocean Beach Resort on New Year's Eve.

Eyewitnesses were reported to have said the MP was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident.