UP TO 22 witnesses could give evidence at a future committal next year in the case of a man who is accused of allegedly raping a woman at a Wangaratta massage parlour earlier this year.

The 46 year old appeared in custody via video link at the Wangaratta Magistrates' Court last week for a special mention and is facing 15 charges.

The accused was arrested in March this year, after allegedly raping the victi