Poco Lee Faces Five Sexual Offence Charges in UK

Nigerian dancer and entertainer Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, has been formally charged with five sexual offences in the United Kingdom, according to confirmation from Snaresbrook Crown Court in London. (Arise News)

The charges comprise one count of attempted rape, two counts of rape and two counts of assault by penetration. The court confirmed that Poco Lee’s case is listed for a plea and trial preparation hearing on September 15, 2026. (Arise News)

Charges Against Poco Lee

According to the court confirmation, the five charges are:

• Attempted rape — 1 count
• Rape — 2 counts
• Assault by penetration — 2 counts

The court has also imposed a reporting restriction to protect the complainant’s anonymity. This means information that could identify the complainant cannot be published. (Premium Times Nigeria)

Poco Lee’s Next Court Date

Poco Lee is scheduled to appear before Snaresbrook Crown Court on September 15, 2026, for plea and trial preparation.

The September hearing is part of the ongoing criminal proceedings and is not the trial itself. (Premium Times Nigeria)

Management Urges Public Restraint

Poco Lee’s management and legal representatives have urged the public and media to avoid spreading unverified claims while the case is before the court.

His team has stressed that allegations are not evidence of guilt and that no conclusion should be reached until the legal process has been completed. The management has also disputed online claims concerning alleged drink spiking, saying such claims do not form part of the charges confirmed by the court. (Premium Times Nigeria)

Poco Lee has not been convicted of any offence and remains entitled to the presumption of innocence while the case proceeds.