A former Malaysian defence attaché accused of committing a sex crime in Wellington has been granted bail, Radio New Zealand reports.
Muhammad Rizalman, 38, appeared in the Wellington District Court this morning.
Rizalman faces one charge of assault with intent to commit sexual violation and a second charge of burglary.
They relate to a complaint laid by Wellington woman Tania Billingsley about events which happened in her home earlier this year.
Rizalman arrived in New Zealand over the weekend after waiving his right to defend extradition proceedings in Malaysia.
Judge Arthur Tompkins bailed him to an undisclosed address and ordered that he not contact any witnesses in the case.
He is also not allowed in Cuba St or the suburbs of Berhampore and Newtown.