“The Real Housewives of Potomac” star Wendy Osefo and her husband, Eddie Osefo, were arrested in Maryland and booked on multiple fraud charges tied to an alleged false insurance claim.
Investigators question the burglary story.
According to TMZ, Wendy and Eddie filed a police report earlier this year, claiming their home was burglarized while they were in Jamaica. They alleged that nearly half a million dollars’ worth of luxury items were stolen. Items, including jewelry and designer bags, were stolen during the break-in. However, investigators began to question the report after discovering inconsistencies in the couple’s claims.
Authorities allege that some of the items the Osefos claimed were stolen had already been returned for refunds before the burglary report was made. They also claim that Wendy was seen on social media wearing a ring she previously reported as missing. These findings led to a deeper investigation, resulting in the couple being charged. The Osefos were charged with multiple counts of fraud, including felony offenses for making false statements and filing fraudulent documents.
The fallout and next steps.
Both were taken into custody in Westminster, Maryland, and have since been released. Their next court appearance — a Hearing on Counsel — is scheduled for November 7th.
The current season is airing. There’s no word yet on whether this will affect Wendy’s status for next season.
UPDATE: Eddie and Wendy Osefo issued a statement via their publicist regarding their arrest and the charges they’re facing, asking for privacy as they await their day in court.
“Dr. Wendy Osefo and her husband, Edward Osefo, are back home safely with their family and in good spirits. They are grateful for the outpouring of concern and support from friends, fans, and colleagues. The Osefos, alongside their legal team, look forward to their day in court. At this time, they respectfully ask for privacy as they focus on their family and the legal process ahead.”
Variety also reports Bravo pulled Wendy’s “Wife Swap” episode from the air.
Very disappointing but this just emphasizes that being college educated does not mean someone still isn’t capable of making dumb decisions.
College degrees don’t equate to common sense unfortunately. I feel bad for their kids though.
I am extremely shocked. It’s not easy to shock me. I am hoping that the story is not true because it’s giving mental health issues if it is for both of them.
What on earth made them think they would get away with this? They left a paper trail everywhere, even in their emails. This is bad.
Not Y’all queen Wendy who can do no wrong.
Seriously hopefully it’s a misunderstanding but also truthfully this is what happens when you put humans on a pedestal
They are going to do time smh. I don’t understand why people try to pull this.
Not the lady that thinks everybody beneath her. Ooooo wow who just said Crazy Eddie was doing so great they was hit another State with the Business Oooooo Wendy say it ain’t so!????
Three Degrees of Crazy!!!
Honestly…. I’m surprised that I am not surprised…If that makes sense…. She’s always looking down on other people with her 4 degrees!! But that goes to show,we know nothing that is going on behind the scenes and outside of the show…What they show us on the show is totally different to the REAL REALITY..