The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) confirmed the development in response to an inquiry by PUNCH Online on Saturday.
The CPS Press Office said Odinaka remained scheduled to appear before Snaresbrook Crown Court on September 15 for a Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing (PTPH).
“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.
A PTPH is a pre-trial hearing at which matters relating to a defendant’s plea and preparations for trial are considered.
The CPS clarification followed reports circulating online claiming that Poco Lee had been released from a UK prison and that the complainant had withdrawn from the case or that the matter had been settled out of court.
However, the CPS did not clarify whether Odinaka had been released from custody or remained on remand.
PUNCH Online also contacted Snaresbrook Crown Court for clarification on his current custody or bail status but was yet to receive a response at the time of the report.
Odinaka is facing five sexual offence charges in the UK — attempted rape, two counts of rape and two counts of assault by penetration.
Snaresbrook Crown Court had previously confirmed that the case was listed for a plea and trial preparation hearing on September 15.
The court also imposed a reporting restriction to protect the anonymity of the complainant under Section 1 of the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 1992.
The case followed Odinaka’s visit to the UK in August for the Davido and Friends concert held at Crystal Palace Bowl in London on August 14.
Odinaka has not been convicted of any offence, and the allegations against him are yet to be determined by the court.
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