Full Breakdown
Katie Price’s Missing Husband: The Disappearance and Arrest of Lee Andrews in Dubai
5/23/2026, 9:20:36 PM
The Disappearance
On 12 May 2024, reality-star Katie Price and her husband Lee Andrews were scheduled to appear together on *Good Morning Britain*. Andrews failed to board the flight from Dubai, and Price later said he was “stuck at the airport”. She posted that the last contact was a FaceTime call in which Andrews appeared hooded, with his hands tied, and claimed he was being taken in a “dirty old van” to a “black site”. After the call, communication ceased on 13 May, prompting Price to launch a public appeal for information.
Timeline of Key Events
- 12 May – Planned joint TV interview; Andrews does not appear.
- 13 May – Last FaceTime call; Andrews reports being bound in a van.
- 14–16 May – No further contact; Price declares him a missing person.
- 16 May – Price releases a plea video, stating he has been missing for three days.
- 18 May – The British Embassy in Dubai files a missing-person report; the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) confirms assistance.
- 23 May – Peter Andrews, the husband’s father, tells the Daily Mail that Lee is “under arrest” by UAE authorities, not kidnapped.
- 24 May – Dubai Police chief Brigadier Khalid Khalifa al Avadhi confirms multiple arrest warrants, primarily for fraud.
Official Statements & Responses
- Peter Andrews (father): “Lee is OK. He has not been kidnapped, but he is under arrest. I don’t know on what charge.”
- Brigadier Khalid Khalifa al Avadhi (Dubai Police chief): “There are many cases against him.”
- FCDO spokesperson: “We are supporting the family of a British man and are in contact with the local authorities.”
- UK police: Confirmed that the case was referred to Dubai authorities and that Interpol was notified, but no further details were released.
Criticism & Opposition
- Ex-wife (anonymous): Described Andrews as a “manipulative individual” with roughly 20 pending warrants, alleging prior fraud and abuse.
- Journalist Clemmie Moodie (The Sun): Asserted that Andrews is “not kidnapped; he is simply in hiding after ghosting his wife for six days.”
- Private investigator Mark Williams-Thomas: Noted inconsistencies in Andrews’ statements, questioning why he did not involve police during the alleged kidnapping call.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources diverge on Andrews’ status: Price’s early narrative framed the incident as a kidnapping, while his father and Dubai police later described an arrest on fraud-related charges. No official record of detention was initially located by Dubai police, and Andrews’ Instagram activity—following a woman identified as “Mari Sol”—occurred during the period he was said to be detained, fueling speculation of either continued access to his phone or deliberate deception. The exact charges, location of custody, and whether any “black site” was involved remain undisclosed.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Lee is OK. He has not been kidnapped, but he is under arrest. I don't know on what charge.” — Peter Andrews, father
- “There are many cases against him.” — Brigadier Khalid Khalifa al Avadhi, chief of Dubai Police
- “We are supporting the family of a British man and are in contact with the local authorities.” — FCDO spokesperson
- “I want to make it clear again to everyone: This is not a publicity stunt. This is real, and anyone who thinks that I’m part of this is disgusting,” — Katie Price, Instagram statement
- “Lee has NOT been kidnapped; he is simply in hiding after also ghosting his devastated wife for the past six days," she claims.” — Clemmie Moodie, journalist
Outlook
Dubai authorities have not released further details on Andrews’ detention, and the FCDO continues to liaise with local officials. Price has announced she is stepping back from public commentary to focus on her own wellbeing, while supporters and critics alike await clarification on the legal proceedings and the ultimate resolution of the case.
