Lee Andrews, who once proclaimed himself a billionaire, has reportedly reached a new low in his bid to raise the £140,000 he needs to secure his release from a Dubai prison. Sources say the controversial businessman turned to his wife, Katie Price, asking her to set up a GoFundMe to cover the hefty sum after she refused to pay.
Despite claiming millions in the bank, Lee remains behind bars facing fraud allegations. When Katie arrived in Dubai to support him, she was initially prepared to pay £6,500 — the amount reportedly required to secure his release. However, the courthouse informed her the true figure had risen to £140,000, as Lee is involved in an additional pending case linked to property. Katie allegedly declined to pay.
According to reports, Lee asked Katie if there was a fundraiser available to raise the money. In response, she reportedly said: “No-one will do that for you, Lee, trust me. Everyone hates you.” She reiterated that she would “never give him money,” claiming she has always been the breadwinner in her relationships and divorces, and refuses to change that now.
Katie has openly described the situation as “real life” and admitted it has been a challenging few weeks. She emphasized: “I’ve stayed strong through it all, and I have a smile on my face. Some people might not like my choices, but I’m not living for everyone else. I know people have been calling me stupid… I am not stupid.”
Lee’s past relationships have also cast shadows over the drama. His ex Crystal Janke alleged he duped her into handing over £123,000 to invest in his business, promising a return of £1 million. Meanwhile, his ex-fiancée Alana Percival and another former partner, Dina Taji, warned Katie in person about Lee’s alleged conman behavior. Dina confirmed that Lee previously took out a £200,000 mortgage in her name without consent, leading to legal action and a Dubai travel ban.
Despite these warnings, Katie appeared to reaffirm her marriage publicly, sharing a photo over the weekend showing her wedding ring and tagging Lee on Instagram with the caption: “I love @wesleeeandrews.” Friends suggest Katie is attempting to leverage the ongoing drama for social media engagement while navigating her personal turmoil.
A close friend revealed: “Katie is in pieces. To the outside world she wants to keep up the bravado. But inside she can’t believe how Lee has made her look. He’s pulled the wool over a lot of people’s eyes – especially women. Now it’s all playing out publicly, and she’s at the forefront of the con.”
The insider added that Lee will remain imprisoned unless Katie or someone else can provide tens of thousands of pounds. They noted that Katie’s previous bankruptcies cast doubt on whether she could cover such a sum even if she wanted to. For now, it appears Lee’s high-flying, conman lifestyle has finally caught up with him — and Dubai prison is proving an unforgiving place.
As the saga unfolds, friends predict that Katie may ultimately head to the divorce court once again, though she continues to capitalize on the public fascination with her tumultuous life. Fans and observers are left wondering whether Katie will continue to stand by Lee, or if this latest controversy marks another dramatic turning point in their relationship.
📎 Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/
