The woman whose photograph was circulated alongside that of Nigerian dancer Poco Lee in connection with his United Kingdom legal case has publicly denied any involvement, stating that her image has been misused to push a false narrative.
The woman, identified only as Ray on Instagram, released a statement after her photo appeared on various blogs alongside that of Poco Lee, whose real name is Iweh Odinaka. In her statement, she said: "My photo is being used in connection with a serious situation that I have absolutely no involvement in. I do not know the individual being referenced, and any claims associating me with this matter are completely false and misleading. Please stop using my image to push a false narrative."
Blog Reports and Alleged Hotel Incident
According to widely shared blog reports, Ray and Poco Lee allegedly met after a show when the dancer was said to be intoxicated. The reports claimed that the two reached an agreement involving a payment of approximately €50,000. The following day, when she reportedly requested the money, Poco appeared confused and had no recollection of the arrangement.
The situation reportedly escalated at the hotel where Poco was staying. Security became involved after he declined to pay, and she subsequently contacted the police. Officers reportedly treated the matter as a rape allegation rather than a financial dispute. Hotel staff allegedly told police they had witnessed Poco being pulled forcefully by the hands, a detail that reportedly contributed to his arrest.
Court Charges Confirmed
Legit.ng had earlier reported that Snaresbrook Crown Court in London confirmed the charges against Poco Lee on Wednesday. The court's Admin Team Leader, James Baker, confirmed in an official email that the dancer faces attempted rape, two counts of rape, and two counts of assault.
Baker also noted that a reporting restriction is in place to protect the identity of the complainant, in accordance with section 1 of the Sexual Offences Amendment Act 1992. The case is scheduled for plea and trial preparation on 15 September 2026.
Previous Allegations and Related News
Separately, a woman identified as Ms Jorji had previously accused Poco Lee of attempting to assault her and her girlfriend about two years ago. That allegation was also shared online.
In related news, a content creator known as Fake Pocolee, who has gained attention for his resemblance to the dancer, appeared on Egungun's show "Tell-the-price," where he discussed his career as a content creator, hypeman, and singer. He shared the moment Davido commented on his post to hail him, and he demonstrated his trademark spin dance while sending a message to his principal for supporting him.
