Nigerian dancer and socialite, Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, has been charged in the United Kingdom with attempted rape, two counts of rape and two counts of assault by penetration, PUNCH Online has learnt.
The charges were confirmed to PUNCH Online on Wednesday by Snaresbrook Crown Court in London, which also disclosed that a reporting restriction is in place to protect the anonymity of the complainant.
The court’s Admin Team Leader, James Baker, said the case is listed for plea and trial preparation on September 15, 2026.
In an official email to our correspondent, Baker wrote, “The defendant has been charged with: Attempted rape, 2x Rape, 2x Assault by penetration.”
He added, “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.”
