Katie Price's new husband, Lee Andrews, has publicly denied claims that he faces a travel ban preventing him from leaving Dubai, insisting that he and the former glamour model are preparing for their honeymoon within days. The 43-year-old businessman took to his Instagram Stories to refute allegations that he spent three weeks in a Dubai jail and remains barred from exiting the United Arab Emirates.
Controversial Claims and Counterclaims
Reports had emerged suggesting Andrews was detained in Dubai's Al-Awir central prison last October, allegedly for forging his ex-girlfriend Dina Taji's signature to secure a £200,000 mortgage without her knowledge. According to insiders speaking to the Daily Mail, Taji only discovered the loan when contacted by the mortgage company, prompting her to file a legal case against Andrews.
Under Dubai law, individuals involved in ongoing criminal investigations or civil lawsuits, particularly concerning unpaid debts, are typically prohibited from leaving the country until matters are resolved. This legal framework appeared to support claims that Andrews faced travel restrictions.
Social Media Defence
Andrews has vigorously contested these allegations through social media. In a video shared on Instagram, he displayed a screenshot from the official MOI UAE App, highlighting the 'travel bans' section which displayed the message: 'No travel bans'.
'There's no travel ban, directly from the police UAE application and it's my profile so you can check those statuses,' Andrews stated in his video. 'I'm going on my honeymoon in a few days guys so definitely not on a travel ban. I'm in the happiest moment of my life so I'm forward to going with my person, my human, on my honeymoon.'
The businessman acknowledged his controversial public image, adding: 'I know I'm probably the most hated man in Britain, but half this stuff is not even true.'
Prison Cell Allegations
Adding complexity to the situation, a man claiming to have shared a prison cell with Andrews for three weeks in October told the Mirror that the businessman is a 'compulsive liar' and 'scammer'. This source described overcrowded conditions with 65-70 people sharing just 60 beds across ten cells, and claimed Andrews slept on a mattress on the floor during his detention.
According to this alleged former inmate, Andrews borrowed money from his ex-wife to meet minimum release requirements, only to discover he faced three additional civil cases requiring resolution before he could leave Dubai. The source described Andrews as someone 'only interested in what he could benefit from other people' and claimed he engaged in physical altercations with fellow prisoners.
Professional Credentials Questioned
Further scrutiny has emerged regarding Andrews' professional background. The alleged former cellmate challenged Andrews' claims about being a Member of the Board of Advisors for the Labour party and Founder of Royalton hotel chain's Blue Diamond Resorts, calling these assertions 'utterly absurd'.
A Labour source confirmed to the Mirror that Andrews had never worked with the party and that they do not maintain a 'Board of Advisors'. Similarly, a spokesperson for Royalton Hotels stated their corporate records show no affiliation with Andrews in any professional capacity, directly contradicting his claimed involvement with the company.
Relationship History and Warnings
The controversy extends to Andrews' romantic history. His former fiancée Alana Percival, who ended their engagement in November, has publicly warned Katie Price to 'run for the hills', claiming to possess proof of his 'shady dealings'. Percival revealed that after she posted pictures of their engagement, she was contacted by Andrews' estranged Russian wife and two other ex-partners who all described him as a 'liar'.
Another former partner, Crystal Janke, has alleged that Andrews convinced her to invest £123,000 in his company with promises of £1 million returns, claims that further complicate the narrative surrounding the businessman's financial dealings.
Changing Travel Plans
Andrews' travel arrangements have shown inconsistencies in recent days. Initially stating he would fly to the UK to reunite with Katie Price after she returned to see her children, he later performed what he described as a 'U-turn', revealing in a since-deleted story that he was 'waiting for Katie' to fly out to Dubai instead.
The businessman explained his delayed travel by claiming he remained in Dubai to search for a house for the couple to live in, stating: 'The reason I didn't fly is because we're actually house hunting. I stayed behind to purchase and complete and that's why I'm joining Katie now.'
Meanwhile, Katie Price appeared unfazed by the controversy, sharing domestic moments on Instagram including curry nights with her son Harvey and walks with her cocker spaniel, Rookie.
Financial Denials and Ongoing Investigation
When approached for comment by the Daily Mail, Andrews denied all allegations, stating: 'I don't have a mortgage either for £200,000, that's completely not right. I've got to deny everything about this because I'm going to be travelling tonight and as I said, I have been travelling.'
He further challenged the financial claims by referencing his UAE bank account: 'My UAE bank account, details and latest statement, it far exceeds £200,000 so it makes no sense that I would owe that or be on a travel ban for it.'
The status of the investigation into the alleged loan fraud remains unclear, though sources indicate the legal case filed by Dina Taji continues to proceed through Dubai's judicial system. The Foreign Office has been approached for comment regarding British nationals involved in legal proceedings in the United Arab Emirates.
