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Methodist church minister in Fiji stood down over allegations he abused 14 boys during past three years
A Methodist Church minister in Fiji has now been stood down as police investigate allegations he sexually abused 14 young boys between 2018 and this year.
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Police told local media the alleged abuse happened in the outer island of Ovalau in the country’s south.
Communications Secretary for Fiji’s Methodist Church Reverend Wilfred Regunamada said the man has been instructed to stop preaching.
“He’s not allowed to be involved in doing any communion service,” Reverend Regunamada said.
“Due to the current investigation he has been instructed to go and stay at his home.”
Reverend Regunamada said the man had been working in Ovalau for at least three years.
The ABC has made multiple attempts to contact Fiji’s police service but did not…
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