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flag Moeaia Tuai, 63, faces trial in Auckland for alleged modern slavery, rape, and abuse of two young people through control, violence, and manipulation.

flag Moeaia Tuai, 63, stands trial in Auckland’s High Court on charges including modern slavery, rape, assault, and sexual violations, allegedly involving two young people he controlled through isolation, violence, and financial manipulation. flag Prosecutors say Tuai restricted the victims’ freedom, forced one to take a $7,000 loan, and obtained a new passport to help her escape, while threatening her with death if she spoke out. flag Evidence included Tuai’s diary detailing beatings and work hours. flag A witness denied the complainant worked at lodges, saying she only visited to play volleyball, though a photo showed her in a hi-vis vest. flag Tuai denies all charges, and the trial continues.

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