Dubai Detention and Travel Ban Allegations Surround Katie Price's New Husband
Lee Andrews, the new husband of former glamour model Katie Price, has been embroiled in serious legal allegations in Dubai, including claims he spent three weeks imprisoned and is currently subject to a travel ban. According to insiders speaking to the Daily Mail, the 43-year-old businessman allegedly forged the signature of his ex-girlfriend, personal trainer Dina Taji, to secure a £200,000 mortgage in her name without her knowledge last year.
Legal Proceedings and Investigation Details
The situation came to light when Dina Taji received an unexpected phone call from the mortgage company, prompting her to file a legal case against Andrews. Under Dubai law, individuals involved in ongoing criminal investigations, including civil lawsuits or unpaid debts, are prohibited from leaving the country. Authorities in Dubai investigated her claim, resulting in Andrews reportedly being banned from travelling while the case remains open.
A fellow inmate from Dubai's Al-Awir central prison, who claims to have shared a cell with Andrews for three weeks in October, described him as a 'compulsive liar' and a 'scammer' in conversations with the Mirror. This source suggested Andrews' marriage to Katie Price is 'just another of his scams' and expressed hope she had secured a pre-nuptial agreement.
Questionable Professional Claims and Prison Conditions
The alleged cell mate also disputed several of Andrews' professional assertions, including his LinkedIn profile claims of being a Member of the Board of Advisors for the Labour party and Founder of the Royalton hotel chain's Blue Diamond Resorts. A Labour source confirmed Andrews had never worked with them and they do not have a 'Board of Advisors', while a Royalton Hotels spokesperson stated their corporate records show no affiliation with Andrews in any professional capacity.
Describing prison conditions as 'extremely poor' and comparable to 'mental and physical torture', the source detailed overcrowding with 65 to 70 people in a block designed for 60. Andrews reportedly slept on a mattress on the floor and created makeshift dumbbells from water bottles attached to a broken brush pole to maintain his fitness routine.
Financial Requests and Release Details
During his detention, Andrews allegedly asked fellow inmates for 30,000 dirhams (approximately £5,966) to assist with his case, promising immediate repayment upon release. The source claimed to have provided telephone cards, canteen items and clothing, though unable to lend the larger sum. After a week, Andrews reportedly borrowed money from his ex-wife 'Cez' to meet minimum release requirements, only to discover three additional civil cases needed resolution before he could leave Dubai.
Contradictory Statements and Relationship History
Andrews has vehemently denied the travel ban allegations in voice notes to the Daily Mail, calling them 'complete b******s' and insisting he has travelled recently and plans to visit the UK. However, his stated travel plans have shifted repeatedly, initially claiming he would fly to Britain to reunite with Katie, then suggesting he remained in Dubai to house-hunt for them.
The businessman's relationship history reveals a pattern of rapid engagements. He dated Dina Taji for approximately two years before their split, then proposed to Alana Percival just four months before marrying Katie Price last weekend. Since the wedding, Andrews has been labelled a 'lying swindler' as multiple ex-partners have come forward with allegations.
Warnings from Former Partners
Alana Percival has publicly warned Katie Price to 'run for the hills', claiming to have proof of Andrews' 'shady dealings'. She described identical engagement setups at the Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and suggested Andrews repurposed the Cartier ring from their engagement for his proposal to Katie. Another ex-partner, Crystal Janke, alleges Andrews convinced her to invest £123,000 in his company with promises of £1 million returns.
Despite these allegations, Andrews maintains his innocence, stating: 'I've got to deny everything about this because I'm going to be travelling tonight and as I said, I have been travelling, so yeah, I don't get any of that information.' The Foreign Office has been approached for comment regarding the situation.
