Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
A UK-based Nigerian community figure has claimed that dancer and singer Iweh Pascal Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, is currently in custody in a United Kingdom prison awaiting a plea hearing scheduled for September 2026 in connection with a rape allegation.
According to the source, who made the claim via a social media post, Poco Lee has been remanded and is expected to appear in court during the second week of September, where a formal plea is expected to be entered. The figure did not provide any official documentation or confirmation from UK law enforcement authorities to substantiate the claim.
The report emerges after Nigerian media outlets initially reported on August 19, 2026, that Poco Lee had been arrested in the UK over a sexual assault allegation. At the time, no official confirmation was provided by UK authorities, and the specific details surrounding the identity of the alleged victim, the location of the incident, and the circumstances of the allegation were not disclosed.
The UK-based figure claimed he had confirmed the situation and stated his intention to attend the court proceedings to support members of the Nigerian community. He also urged the public to allow the legal process to take its course, emphasising the principle that everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
As of the time of this report, UK law enforcement authorities have not independently confirmed the arrest or the remand status of Poco Lee. The Nigerian dancer has also not publicly addressed the allegations or the claims regarding his detention.
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