“The Actual Housewives of Potomac” star Wendy Osefo and her husband, Eddie Osefo, had been arrested in Maryland and booked on a number of fraud expenses tied to an alleged false insurance coverage declare.
Investigators query the housebreaking story.
Based on TMZ, Wendy and Eddie filed a police report earlier this 12 months, claiming their house was burglarized whereas they had been in Jamaica. They alleged that almost half 1,000,000 {dollars}’ value of luxurious gadgets had been stolen. Gadgets, together with jewellery and designer luggage, had been stolen through the break-in. Nevertheless, investigators started to query the report after discovering inconsistencies within the couple’s claims.
Authorities allege that a few of the gadgets the Osefos claimed had been stolen had already been returned for refunds earlier than the housebreaking report was made. In addition they declare that Wendy was seen on social media carrying a hoop she beforehand reported as lacking. These findings led to a deeper investigation, ensuing within the couple being charged. The Osefos had been charged with a number of counts of fraud, together with felony offenses for making false statements and submitting fraudulent paperwork.
The fallout and subsequent steps.
Each had been taken into custody in Westminster, Maryland, and have since been launched. Their subsequent court docket look — a Listening to on Counsel — is scheduled for November seventh.
The present season is airing. There’s no phrase but on whether or not this may have an effect on Wendy’s standing for subsequent season.
UPDATE: Eddie and Wendy Osefo issued a press release through their publicist relating to their arrest and the costs they’re going through, asking for privateness as they await their day in court docket.
“Dr. Wendy Osefo and her husband, Edward Osefo, are again house safely with their household and in good spirits. They’re grateful for the outpouring of concern and help from buddies, followers, and colleagues. The Osefos, alongside their authorized crew, look ahead to their day in court docket. Presently, they respectfully ask for privateness as they deal with their household and the authorized course of forward.”
Selection additionally studies Bravo pulled Wendy’s “Spouse Swap” episode from the air.