Nigerian dancer and socialite Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, has reportedly been charged in the United Kingdom with attempted rape and four other sexual offences.
According to a report obtained from Punch, the charges were confirmed on Wednesday by Snaresbrook Crown Court in London, which disclosed that a reporting restriction had been placed on the case to protect the anonymity of the complainant.
The court’s Admin Team Leader, James Baker, confirmed the charges in an official email to Punch and revealed that the case has been scheduled for plea and trial preparation on September 15, 2026.
In the email, Baker stated:
“The defendant has been charged with: Attempted rape, 2x Rape, 2x Assault by penetration.”
Baker further explained that the reporting restriction was imposed in accordance with UK law to protect the identity of the complainant.
“There is a reporting restriction on the case provided. This order protects the anonymity of the complainant under section 1 of the Sexual Offences Amendment Act 1992,” he stated.
The development comes as the case proceeds before the UK court, with the next hearing scheduled for September 15, 2026.
Poco Lee, who is known for his career as a dancer and his involvement in Nigeria’s entertainment industry, is yet to publicly address the reported charges.
The charges remain allegations at this stage and have not been established as facts. The case will proceed through the UK judicial process, where the court will determine the outcome.