Overview
- Lee Andrews was reported missing and a missing-person report was filed after he failed to travel to the UK, with the case formally recorded on May 17.
- Katie Price says she spoke to Andrews in a short prison phone call on May 27 and that he told her he was alive and being held at Dubai’s Al Awir facility.
- Andrews reportedly told Price he was detained on suspicion of espionage, but multiple outlets cite unnamed sources saying the detention may instead relate to a private civil or fraud matter.
- The UK Foreign Office says it is supporting the family and Hertfordshire Constabulary confirms it referred earlier reports to overseas authorities because alleged offences occurred in Dubai.
- Reports also say Interpol is not involved, Andrews may be eligible for release after paying a four-figure fine according to some accounts, and UAE detention practice can include travel restrictions and civil holds that differ from UK police procedures.