Nigerian dancer Iweh Pascal Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, has been granted bail in the United Kingdom, Snaresbrook Crown Court has confirmed.
The court said the dancer was granted bail on September 11, 2026, while his plea and trial preparation hearing remains scheduled for September 15.
James Baker, the court’s admin team lead, confirmed the development in a statement.
“The Defendant has been granted bail on the 11th September 2026,” Baker said.
“There is a plea and trial preparation hearing on the 15th September 2026.”
The clarification comes after reports circulated on social media last Friday claiming that Poco Lee had been released from a UK prison.
Some of the reports also alleged that the complainant had withdrawn the case or reached an out-of-court settlement with the dancer.
However, the court’s confirmation only establishes that Poco Lee was granted bail and that the case remains scheduled for a hearing.
Charges against Poco Lee
Poco Lee is facing charges of attempted rape, two counts of rape and two counts of assault by penetration.
Snaresbrook Crown Court confirmed the charges to reporters in August following reports of the dancer’s arrest.
The allegations remain before the court, and no finding of guilt has been made.
Poco Lee maintains innocence
During a recent Instagram Live session with social media personality VeryDarkMan, Poco Lee did not directly confirm reports of his release.
He, however, continued to deny committing the alleged sexual offences.
The dancer also referenced the support he had received from music star Burna Boy and Jago, arguing that they would not have stood by him if he were guilty.
“If I did what someone said I did, I would say I am suffering my sins. As I did not do anything, my mind is as pure as anything. No one would want to attach themselves to something like that. And for Burna Boy and Jago to stand for me,” he said.
“I am a jolly good fellow. Even when I did not do anything.”
The September 15 hearing is expected to provide the next significant development in the case.
