Twelve men referred to Supreme Court for alleged kidnapping in Samoa

Twelve men from Lefagaoali'i in Samoa have been referred to the Supreme Court after a man was hog-tied and carried from his home.

The men allegedly went to the complainant's home in Lefagaoalii and tied his hands and feet to a pole, and carried him out.

All of the defendants are facing charges of kidnapping, threat to do bodily harm, assault and armed with a dangerous weapon.

The matter will be called again next week for the men to enter their plea.