Debunking Lee Andrews' hopes of Katie Price setting up a GoFundMe to free him

Debunking Lee Andrews' hopes of Katie Price setting up a GoFundMe to free him Jailed Lee Andrews has reportedly pleaded with wife Katie Price to set up a public fundraiser to help raise the £140,000 needed for his release, but Katie herself has admitted she doesn't think it will happen Lee Andrews is said to have begged his wife Katie Price to start an online fundraiser to bail him out of prison, but she's refusing to give him any more money. Just weeks ago, Andrews was at the centre of a mystery that sparked 'missing person' headlines around the world. The Dubai-based businessman, who married Katie Price earlier this year after a whirlwind romance, appeared to vanish without a trace after failing to board a flight to the UK for a planned television appearance alongside his wife. It later emerged that Andrews had been detained in Dubai and was being held at Al Awir prison, with a huge £140,000 fee set to release him. Andrews has since floated the idea of raising money from the public through his wife, asking her to set up a fundraiser to pay the £140,000 prison release fees. While crowdfunding has become an increasingly common way for people to raise money for legal fees, medical bills and personal emergencies, asking the public to contribute towards the release of a jailed individual is far more complex. The idea also came amid growing scrutiny of Andrews himself, with numerous allegations and claims about his conduct since Katie announced her engagement earlier this year. Katie was said to be willing to pay £6,500 to release him, but has since discovered the fee is much higher than she expected. But when he asked his wife to set up the GoFundMe, she said: "No-one will do that for you, Lee, trust me. Everyone hates you." She told The Sun she will end their marriage if she doesn't get the answers she wants from Andrews when they meet, adding she will "never" give him any money. "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," she said. Despite Andrews' hopes, launching such a fundraiser may not be as straightforward as simply creating a campaign page even if Katie agreed to help. Major crowdfunding platforms operate under strict rules governing what types of fundraising activity they will permit. While there is no blanket ban on campaigns connected to incarcerated individuals, platforms generally assess requests on a case-by-case basis and require organisers to comply with local laws, platform policies and payment processing regulations. The issue is particularly sensitive when funds are intended to facilitate someone's release from custody, settle legal disputes or pay court-related costs. As a result, any potential campaign linked to Andrews would likely face significant scrutiny before being allowed to proceed. Crowdfunder has clarified that fundraisers connected to imprisoned individuals are not automatically prohibited. According to the online fundraising platform, Crowdfunder can host fundraisers for incarcerated individuals only if the act of raising funds and the purpose of the fundraiser are legal under UK law. So a fundraiser to pay bail for a loved one would be allowed only if it complies with UK law and guidelines. As Andrews is being detained in Dubai, it's unlikely to have legal implication in the UK. But under UAE laws, conducting or promoting any form of public fundraising online or in person without prior written approval from the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) is illegal. This means even if Katie did agree, she could land herself in hot water. Even if a platform were willing to host a campaign, Andrews would still face the challenge of persuading people to donate. His disappearance, arrest and numerous allegations against him makes it unlikely that people would want to donate. Just Giving said: "All activity on JustGiving must comply with our terms of service and we have robust compliance processes in place to help ensure the platform is used appropriately." Andrews' ex Dina Taji, who spent three and a half years with him, previously accused the conman of taking out a £200,000 mortgage in her name without her knowledge shortly after the couple got married. He has denied this. She was said to have taken legal action against him, resulting in a travel ban and three weeks inside a Dubai jail. Two of his other exes have told Katie he's a "liar" and warned the former glamour model against giving him money. He had insisted to Katie he was kidnapped on suspicion of espionage when he went missing, but was later confirmed to be "alive and well" inside Dubai's Al Awir Central Prison. He had told his wife he was "bundled into a van" while attempting to fly to London for an appearance on Good Morning Britain, with his family filing a missing persons report. Katie said she started having doubt about her husband when she met his ex Taji face to face. After their meeting, the TV personality told The Sun: "My eyes have been opened. I just need some time to think. I still cannot end things with Lee until I've spoken to him, but that was a lot."