Poco Lee to Appear Before UK Court on September 15 Over Alleged Sexual Offences

LONDON, United Kingdom: Nigerian dancer and entertainer Iweh Pascal Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, is scheduled to appear before Snaresbrook Crown Court in London on September 15, 2026, in connection with allegations of serious sexual offences.

The London court confirmed that the matter is officially listed for plea and trial preparation on September 15.

According to correspondence from the court’s administration team, the proceedings will take place at Snaresbrook Crown Court, although the precise courtroom and time will only be made available shortly before the hearing.

The Cable Lifestyle reported that the charges listed against Poco Lee include attempted rape, two counts of rape and two counts of assault by penetration. The court stressed that he remains innocent of the allegations unless and until he is tried and found guilty.

Reports about Poco Lee’s detention in the United Kingdom began circulating online last week. A Nigerian community leader in the UK, Benjamin Kuti, popularly known as Oluomo of Derby, subsequently said the entertainer was being held on remand and was expected to appear in court in September.

The latest court confirmation has now established that the case is formally listed for plea and trial preparation.

Poco Lee’s management and legal team have urged the public and media to exercise restraint while the legal proceedings are ongoing.

The team also rejected reports linking the case to alleged drink spiking, saying such claims do not form part of the allegations or charges before the court. They warned against spreading unverified information that could prejudice the proceedings.

The case is expected to return to Snaresbrook Crown Court on September 15, 2026.

Poco Lee has not been convicted of any offence and remains presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.