Nigerian dancer and socialite Iweh Pascal Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, has been formally charged in the United Kingdom with five alleged sexual offences.
According to reports citing confirmation from Snaresbrook Crown Court in London, the charges include one count of attempted rape, two counts of rape and two counts of assault by penetration.
The court reportedly confirmed the details of the charges through its Admin Team Leader, James Baker. The case has been listed for a plea and trial preparation hearing on September 15, 2026.
A reporting restriction has also been imposed in the case to protect the anonymity of the complainant in line with the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 1992.
The development follows earlier reports concerning legal proceedings involving the dancer in the UK. Poco Lee’s management and legal representatives have previously urged the public to exercise restraint and avoid spreading unverified information while the matter remains before the court.
The September hearing is expected to form part of the next stage of the criminal proceedings, during which further steps in the case may be determined.
As the case continues, the allegations remain unproven. Poco Lee has not been convicted of any of the offences, and he is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty by a court of law.
The case has attracted significant public attention in Nigeria and beyond, with further developments expected as the legal process progresses.
