Lee Andrews Case Latest News: The mystery surrounding Katie Price's husband Lee Andrews has taken another dramatic turn after his father claimed that Andrews has been arrested in Dubai and was not kidnapped, as was earlier feared.
The development comes days after Katie Price publicly revealed that she had lost contact with her husband and feared he may have disappeared under suspicious circumstances while trying to travel from Dubai to the United Kingdom.
Lee Andrews' father, Peter Andrews, has now stated that his son remains in custody in the United Arab Emirates on an unknown charge and is expected to contact him soon.
What Lee Andrews' Father Said About the Dubai Arrest?
Speaking to DailyMail.co.uk, Peter Andrews dismissed claims that his son had been kidnapped and said UAE authorities were holding him. "Lee is OK. He has not been kidnapped, but he is under arrest. I don’t know on what charge," he said.
"I’m not sure where he is being held. But he will call me later today."
The comments marked the first public statement from a close family member since the controversy surrounding Lee Andrews' disappearance began attracting attention online.
Katie Price Earlier Feared Husband Had Been Kidnapped
Katie Price previously claimed she had not heard from Andrews after he was due to board a flight from Dubai to the UK for a television appearance. According to Price, authorities in Dubai could not initially confirm his whereabouts.
"We are now wondering, as far-fetched as it is, that he's a missing person now, I don't know if he's been kidnapped," she said. "No one can find him in any prison, any police station; the police can't find any record of him."
Price had publicly discussed the situation through social media videos and interviews over the past week.
Katie Price Described Final FaceTime Call With Lee Andrews
Price also shared details about her last reported conversation with Andrews before contact stopped. "He had ties around his hand, not handcuffs, and a hood, and he said, 'Look, they're coming back for me,' that is the last FaceTime call I had," she said.
"He was in a van, but the windows were white with a mesh. It looked like an old, dirty van." The claims quickly sparked speculation online about Andrews' condition and possible detention in Dubai.
Couple Married Earlier This Year After Whirlwind Romance
Katie Price and Lee Andrews married in January after reportedly meeting only days earlier. The relationship has frequently remained in headlines because of their long-distance marriage and several controversies surrounding Andrews' background.
Questions also emerged earlier regarding claims that Andrews held a PhD from the University of Cambridge, which the institution reportedly disputed.
A spokesperson for the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office confirmed that British authorities are aware of the situation. "We are supporting the family of a British man and are in contact with the local authorities."
Officials have not publicly disclosed further details regarding the alleged arrest or investigation in Dubai.
Lee Andrews Case Latest News: Katie Price First Revealed Situation on Social Media
Price first addressed the situation publicly on May 16 through a YouTube video, where she told followers something "really, really serious" had happened. She explained that she initially claimed Andrews was taking a break from social media because of trolling, but later admitted he had actually been missing for several days.
"The last time I heard from Lee was Wednesday at 10 pm, he was trying to go through the border in Dubai to get on a flight to me," she said. The situation continues to attract widespread attention online as people await official confirmation from UAE authorities.