Lee Andrews’ father freed from Dubai prison

The father of Katie Price’s estranged husband, Lee Andrews, has reportedly been released from Dubai’s Al Awir Central Prison after being briefly detained alongside his son on fraud and financial debt allegations, according to local reports.
​The elder Andrews was taken into custody earlier this month after becoming embroiled in the complex web of financial and legal disputes surrounding his son in the United Arab Emirates. The dramatic arrest meant both father and son were simultaneously held inside the high-security Dubai correctional facility, which frequently detains foreign nationals involved in civil and criminal litigation.
​While details regarding the exact terms of his release remain limited, sources indicate that the elder Andrews was freed after authorities resolved his preliminary processing matters and cleared his immediate detention status. However, Lee Andrews remains behind bars as he works to secure the substantial funds required to clear multiple outstanding financial judgments and legal claims lodged against him in the UAE.
​The ongoing legal saga initially made international headlines after British media personality and model Katie Price launched a public search for Andrews, whom she married in January following a whirlwind 15-day romance. Andrews had mysteriously disappeared while attempting to travel to the United Kingdom, leading Price and his family to express fears that he had been kidnapped on suspicion of espionage. However, UAE authorities later confirmed that Andrews had been arrested over unpaid civil debts and alleged business fraud.
​Court records and insider reports reveal that Andrews faces multiple legal proceedings in Dubai, including a dispute with a local car rental agency over an unpaid bill exceeding 266,000 dirhams (approximately £54,000), alongside thousands in unpaid legal fees owed to a UAE law firm. Additional allegations involve an unpaid £140,000 court fine and claims from international investors alleging fraudulent property schemes.
​Despite remaining incarcerated, Andrews has reportedly assured fellow inmates that his release is imminent once his legal team finishes processing financial settlements with creditors. Meanwhile, Price—who recently traveled to Dubai to visit him behind bars—has publicly refused to assist him financially or set up crowdfunding campaigns to cover his debts.
​Friends close to the former glamour model indicate that she is growing increasingly frustrated by the mounting legal drama, with reports suggesting she is considering formal divorce proceedings once Andrews’ legal issues in the Emirates are fully resolved.