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Lee Andrews Returned to Al‑Awir Prison in Dubai Over Reported Unpaid Debts

Court documents seen by UK media list roughly 340,000 dirhams in claims, suggesting a civil debt dispute could be behind the detention.

Overview

  • Multiple UK outlets report Andrews was detained in the UAE and moved to Al‑Awir prison after an initial hold at a police station, with reports placing his arrest on Friday, July 10.
  • Court documents seen by The Sun and cited by other papers identify two civil claims totalling about 340,877.50 dirhams — roughly 266,060 dirhams to a car rental firm and 74,817.50 dirhams to a law firm.
  • Unnamed prison sources and inmates say Andrews had his head shaved on arrival, that a wig was discarded, and that he has told fellow inmates he has arranged funds to settle the debts and expects release once payments clear.
  • Dubai authorities have not issued a public statement confirming the arrest or charges, and neither Andrews nor his wife Katie Price have publicly verified the reported detention or released official court papers.
  • The episode follows earlier this year’s detention and public accusations by several ex‑partners claiming financial losses linked to Andrews, and it comes as Price promotes a Sky documentary while remaining publicly visible in the UK.