UK Court Confirms 5 Sexual Offence Charges Against Nigerian Dancer Poco Lee

Nigerian dancer and hypeman Iweh Odinaka, professionally known as Poco Lee, is facing severe criminal charges in the United Kingdom following his arrest in August 2026. Snaresbrook Crown Court in London confirmed the full breakdown of five sexual offence charges filed against him:

• 1 count of Attempted Rape
• 2 counts of Rape
• 2 counts of Assault by Penetration

Key Details of the Case

• Custody & Remand: Poco Lee is currently being held on remand in a UK prison pending his court proceedings.
• Next Court Date: He is scheduled to appear at Snaresbrook Crown Court on September 15, 2026, for a plea and trial preparation hearing.
• Reporting Restrictions: The court has instituted reporting restrictions under Section 1 of the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 1992 to protect the anonymity of the complainant.
• Management Response: Poco Lee’s legal representation and management team released a statement urging the public and media to avoid spreading unverified speculation. They explicitly dismissed viral claims about “drink spiking,” clarifying that no such charge forms part of the case before the court, and reminded the public that he remains innocent until proven guilty.