The same source said not every inmate believes his account, with prisoners reportedly comparing what does and does not add up. The insider described Andrews as a “strange man.”
The claims have not been independently verified, and Andrews has previously denied suggestions that he has misled people about his circumstances.
How is he reportedly spending his time?
While the bail situation remains unresolved, Andrews has reportedly been spending his days watching horror films, including Saw and The Conjuring, and using the gym.
The source also claimed Andrews has been telling people that Price plans to “give him the cash,” although recent reports have suggested he asked her to set up a GoFundMe and that she declined.
Another reported claim involved suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan. Andrews allegedly told Price he had grown close to Kinahan in prison, but the inmate source said any contact between them had been “fleeting at most.”
That detail matters because His image is already under pressure Claims about his business record, wealth, relationships and travel status have followed him since shortly after his relationship with Price became public.
What has Katie Price said about paying bail?
Price has been clear that she will not hand over the money.
Speaking to The Sun, she said: “I’ve made it clear to Lee, I will never give him money, I’ll never give a man money, I’ve done it all my life, I’ve always been the breadwinner.
“My divorces, I’m the one that always has to give. I said to Lee I’ll never do it.”
Despite that, she said she still expected him to be released soon and pushed back against speculation about divorce, including by sharing a photo of her wedding rings.
She added: “He is coming out, I can’t wait to see him, can’t wait to have our chats, and he should be out next week, but knowing that, knowing what prisons are like even in England, you never know.”
Price has also said she cannot simply end the marriage without speaking to him again, saying: “I cannot just walk away from my marriage without seeing him again. He is, surely, entitled to his say?”
Why was Andrews unable to leave Dubai?
Andrews and Price met in January and married after a whirlwind romance in Dubai. When Price later returned to the UK, Andrews did not travel with her.
Reports claimed he was barred from leaving the country because he had previously served time in Dubai’s Al-Awir central prison over suspected fraud. The allegation related to claims that he took out a £200,000 mortgage or loan in the name of an ex-girlfriend without her knowledge.
The United Arab Emirates can prevent people facing criminal investigations from leaving the country. Andrews denied that he was unable to return to the UK and suggested there must have been “wrong details.”
Price later confirmed he was subject to a travel ban, although she did not clarify the reason at the time.
She has since said her “eyes have been opened” and that she is thinking carefully about the marriage, while still insisting she needs to hear from him directly before making any final decision.
What else has he been accused of?
Since Price went public with Andrews as her new partner, several claims have emerged about his background and conduct.
He had presented himself online as the chief executive of Aura Group Future Urban Travel 2027 and as an “investor in SpaceX Hybrid Fitness.” His profile, which had 111,000 followers, featured gym photos, luxury Dubai imagery and pictures that appeared to show him with high-profile figures including Elon Musk and Kim Kardashian.
Those claims were later questioned. Reports said there was little information about his company on its website and that some celebrity images appeared to be AI-generated.
Other allegations include:
- Claims from two ex-partners, shortly after his marriage to Price, that he was a “liar, narcissist and manipulator.”
- A later report that he had asked women for money in the weeks before marrying Price.
- A post from his ex Alana calling him the “Tinder Swindler” and claiming multiple women had contacted her with similar concerns.
- Claims that he forged ex-partner Dina Taji’s signature to take out a £200,000 loan, which she discussed after meeting Price in Dubai.
Andrews has denied wrongdoing in relation to previous reports about his situation.
How did the missing person concern begin?
The latest crisis escalated after Andrews failed to return to the UK last week. Price said she feared he had been kidnapped and reported him as a missing person.
It was then reported that Andrews had actually “ghosted” her and was staying in a “slightly run-down villa” in Dubai while using a burner phone. The Sun claimed he was “frantically planning a route out of this ginormous hole he appears to have buried himself in.”
Speculation had already intensified after Andrews failed to appear with Price on Good Morning Britain last month. He then disappeared from public view until his father later revealed he was in prison.
Separately, a member of the public claimed Andrews had tried to scam them after they jokingly offered to invest £5,000 in Aura through Facebook. They said they were told they were speaking with “Andrews’ assistant.”
For now, Andrews remains in custody as the reported £140,000 bail issue hangs over him. Price says she wants answers from her husband, but not enough to write the cheque. That distinction, at least, is very clear.
