‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star Wendy Osefo and her husband, Edward “Eddie” Osefo, have been arrested and booked on multiple fraud charges, according to police and booking documents.
What the Documents Say
- The couple faces 16 criminal charges, including 7 felonies, for allegedly filing false or misleading information in excess of $300.
- They are also charged with a misdemeanor count of making a false statement to an officer.
- The arrest took place in Westminster, Maryland, where they were booked Thursday night.
The Alleged Scheme
- The Osefos reportedly claimed they suffered a $450,000 personal property loss in a burglary they alleged occurred in April of the prior year.
- The burglary alleged they returned from a trip to find their bedroom ransacked, with designer bags and jewelry missing.
- Prosecutors contend that many of the items claimed stolen had actually been purchased and then returned for refunds before the alleged burglary occurred.
- In one instance, they say Wendy was seen in a social media post wearing a diamond ring she had claimed was stolen in the reported break-in.
Statement from the Osefo Family
A representative for Wendy issued a statement:
“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.”
Wendy Osefo: Background & Public Profile
- Wendy has starred on Real Housewives of Potomac since Season 5.
- Before her reality TV fame, she was a college professor (taught at Johns Hopkins) and also a political commentator and contributor for outlets like MSNBC and The Hill.
- Her academic credentials include degrees from Temple University, Johns Hopkins, and a Ph.D. in public affairs and community development from Rutgers University.
