That is very interesting because I was texting him today about a meet-up in NY. There was no indication of him not being able to text, nor for him not to have access to the internet. I am not buying the arrest story.
And yes, you have no recourse. These 'contracts' are not enforceable because of their intrinsically illegal nature. If you paid by credit card, however, you can try to dispute charges for services not rendered.
Good luck, have fun and be more careful next time.