Chinese national

A preliminary investigation indicates the men were armed when they broke into the home of the victims at Vaitele on Saturday night.

Criminal charges filed against the four men range from murder, attempted murder, burglary and theft, armed with dangerous weapon and assault.

Two of the suspects charged with murder and attempted murder have been remanded in custody until the 28 November 2019 for mention, whilst the other two have also been remanded in custody until 18 November 2019 for court mention.

Ning Shisheng, who has lived in Australia since 2010, was arrested on an Interpol warrant in April when the cruise he was on stopped on the Isle of Pines.

Judicial authorities in Noumea, who examined Beijing's extradition request, are in favour of complying with it.

However, the lawyer acting for the 64-year-old suspect says China's prison system doesn't comply with France's international obligations.

The lawyer noted that New Zealand recently rejected a Chinese extradition request, citing human rights risks.

Mr Ning says he is no fraud.