The sexual offence case involving Nigerian dancer and entertainer Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, remains active in the United Kingdom, with the Crown Prosecution Service confirming that he is still scheduled to appear in court on September 15, 2026.
The clarification follows reports circulating online that Poco Lee had been released from UK custody and that the complainant had withdrawn the case or reached an out-of-court settlement with him.
However, responding to an inquiry by PUNCH Online on Saturday, the CPS Press Office said the case remains ongoing.
“This case is still live, and Odinaka is still set to appear for a PTPH at Snaresbrook Crown Court on 15 September 2026,” the CPS said.
PTPH refers to a Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing, a pre-trial hearing where matters concerning the defendant’s plea and preparations for a potential trial are considered.
The CPS response did not clarify whether Poco Lee has been released on bail or remains in custody. A request for clarification has also reportedly been sent to Snaresbrook Crown Court regarding his current custody status.
The latest confirmation effectively puts a question mark over claims that the case had been withdrawn or settled.
Poco Lee is facing five sexual offence charges in the UK, comprising one count of attempted rape, two counts of rape and two counts of assault by penetration.
The allegations relate to a case that followed the dancer’s visit to the UK for Davido and Friends, held at the Crystal Palace Bowl in London on August 14, 2026.
Snaresbrook Crown Court had previously confirmed the September 15 hearing and imposed a reporting restriction protecting the identity of the complainant under Section 1 of the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 1992.
The latest development does not establish Poco Lee’s guilt or innocence. He has not been convicted of any offence, and the allegations against him remain to be determined through the UK legal process.
For now, claims that the complainant has withdrawn the case or that Poco Lee has been cleared should not be treated as confirmed, unless supported by an official court record, the CPS or his legal representatives.
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