There's a lot of controversy surrounding Katie Price's new husband, Lee Andrews, and his recent legal troubles in Dubai. But here's where it gets really intriguing—and perhaps upsetting for some—his story is far from straightforward, and many details raise eyebrows. Andrews reportedly spent three weeks behind bars in Dubai after accusations emerged that he forged his ex-girlfriend's signature to secure a hefty £200,000 loan. As a result, he's currently banned from leaving the country, adding another layer of complication to his situation.
Sources close to the case allege that Andrews, aged 43, applied last year for a mortgage of £200,000 on behalf of his then-partner, personal trainer Dina Taji, without her knowledge. Dina's discovery of the forged signature came when she received a call from the bank, prompting her to take legal action against Andrews. Under Dubai law, individuals involved in criminal investigations—such as unpaid debts or pending lawsuits—are barred from leaving the country until matters are resolved.
While the investigation's current status remains unclear, Andrews faced a travel ban during the period his case was open. Inside Dubai’s Al-Awir central prison, an inmate who claims to have shared a cell with him described Andrews as a 'compulsive liar' and a ‘scammer.’ This fellow inmate, who spoke to the Mirror, went further to say that Andrews’ marriage to Katie is likely just part of his scheme, and even expressed doubts about his honesty regarding his professional credentials.
Andrews' LinkedIn profile claimed he was a board member of the Labour Party's advisory council and the founder of Royalton Hotels’ Blue Diamond Resorts—claims quickly denied. A Labour Party insider confirmed he had never been associated with them, and a statement from Royalton Hotels clarified he was not the founder of Blue Diamond Resorts and had no formal connection to the company. These false claims seem to be part of Andrews’ pattern of deception, according to those who knew him.
The inmate further described Andrews’ time in jail as marked by attempts to borrow money from fellow inmates—about 30,000 dirhams (roughly £6,000)—which Andrews promised to pay back immediately upon release. He also mentioned that Andrews asked his ex-wife, Cez, for funds to cover legal costs, which he needed to facilitate his release. Despite expectations of freedom, Andrews was told he had additional civil cases to settle before he could leave Dubai, which kept him incarcerated for an extra two weeks. The inmate characterized Andrews as disliking his company, calling him a ‘liar’ motivated solely by self-interest, and recounted that Andrews was involved in physical altercations with other inmates. Descriptions of prison conditions portrayed life there as harsh and akin to mental and physical torment.
Surprisingly, Andrews insists he was not barred from leaving Dubai. In voice notes sent to the Daily Mail, he dismisses the travel ban as 'complete nonsense' and claims he has been traveling freely, including recent holidays. He says he is planning to fly to the UK to see Katie—who recently returned to Britain after their surprise wedding—despite earlier posts suggesting he would meet her there. Andrews also stated that he was delayed in Dubai to look for a house for their future residence.
Meanwhile, Katie took to Instagram to share her life in Britain, posting casual pictures with her son amid the ongoing drama, seemingly unfazed by his absence. Sources close to the story reveal that Dina was shocked to discover Andrews had forged her signature to secure a mortgage worth AED 1 million (£200,000). After learning the truth, she took legal action, which led to the travel restrictions on Andrews.
Andrews’ romantic history is filled with similar red flags. Before Katie, he was involved with Alana Percival, to whom he proposed before calling off their engagement last year. Several of Andrews' exes have spoken out, warning Katie about his character. Alana, who once sold a house to Katie, shared her concerns on Instagram, asserting that Andrews is a narcissist, manipulator, and habitual liar. She urged Katie to ‘run for the hills,’ claiming he’s only interested in benefiting himself and has a penchant for fabricating stories.
Another ex, Crystal Janke, alleges that Andrews duped her into investing £123,000 into his business, promising a return of £1 million. These accounts of dishonesty seem consistent in his pattern of relationships.
When asked about the reports of his travel ban, Andrews dismissed them outright in a telephone interview, insisting he has been traveling over Christmas and was headed to the UK. He denied ever taking out a mortgage in Dina’s name, calling the claims of a travel ban and debts ‘completely false,’ and explained he was in Dubai house hunting, which is why he remained behind while Katie went ahead to the UK.
He also emphasized that his UAE banking details show a substantial balance that far exceeds the alleged debt, suggesting the travel ban is baseless. As of now, official inquiries from the Foreign Office are pending, but the conflicting stories and allegations only deepen the mystery and controversy surrounding Lee Andrews. What do you think about this web of deception, legal trouble, and relationship drama? Do you believe Andrews’ denials, or are these just more layers of his potential dishonesty? Share your thoughts in the comments—this story isn’t close to over.
