Lee Andrews, husband of former glamour model Katie Price, told The Sun he ate with "billionaires, murderers, lawyers, ex law enforcement, CEOs, oil tycoons, and members of the Royal Family" while confined in Dubai's Al Awir prison.
The self-styled entrepreneur first faced detention in Al Awir in mid-May on fraud charges, was released a few days later, then returned to jail in July and stayed until early this month.
During his incarceration, Katie Price, 48, ended their eight-month marriage via WhatsApp.
Andrews added he "worked everyday" and "funded my release all from a telephone box". The Sun notes it has no record of any Royal Family members being held in Al Awir.
Previously, Andrews claimed to hold about £37 million in a crypto wallet, a figure Katie Price disputed after opening the wallet to find only £2.22.
After his release, he launched a Go Get Funding page asking fans for £95 k to finance his return to the UK, despite calling himself a "millionaire". A UAE criminal-law expert warned the page could breach Dubai law if not government-approved.
Sky is developing a documentary on Andrews, produced by Mindhouse, the company co-owned by Louis Theroux. The film will feature victims, including Price, and will give Andrews a chance to respond.
Producers say the documentary will present a 360-degree view of the story and is slated for possible broadcast as early as next year.
