Tongan Police said they have arrested the fugitive accused for unlawful imprisonment of a 20-year-old woman from Vaini in a hut in a plantation in the village of Puke in February.
Police said they have arrested Sione ‘Afa Teisina, 28, of Navutoka last week Friday, May 1 at 10pm at Mataki’eua in Tongatapu after working on a tip off.
He is now in Police custody and he was charged with causing serious bodily harm and more charges are expected after he would appear in court today according to Police Media & Communication Officer, Sia Adams.
Teisina allegedly beat and held Tapaita Finau captive for several days without giving her any food.
She managed to free herself while in captivity and fled to neighbours for help.
She was taken to hospital where she receive medical assistance before she was released.
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