Wendy and Eddie Osefo react to arrest, Sheriff denies celebrity privileges

After implementing the law I booked them Thursday, Wendy and Eddie Osefo They are said to be out of prison and at home. The couple’s team issued a statement on Friday after reports revealed double-digit fraud charges against them. In a separate press conference on Friday Carroll County Sheriff’s Office He also addressed these accusations. Officials strongly denied that Osefos’ Real Housewives of Potomac fame would give them any advantage in the case!

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Wendy & Eddie Osefo’s team shares a statement following his release from prison

Hours after news of their detention in prison made headlines, her publicist, Austin Thach, issued a statement on behalf of Osifus. Thash confirmed to The Shade Room that Wendy and Eddie are home. Us Weekly reported Early Friday, the couple had to post $50,000 bail each to be released. The publicist added that the couple is committed to supporting their loved ones. According to their statement, the ‘RHOP’ stars are planning to have their day in court fighting the fraud case! At the moment, it is not clear whether they will be tried together in court and whether they share legal representation.

“Dr. Wendy Osefo and her husband Edward Osefos are back home safe with their family and in good spirits. They are grateful for the outpouring of interest and support from friends, fans and colleagues,” Thack said. “The Osefos, along with their legal team, are looking forward to their day in court. At this time, they respectfully request privacy while they focus on their family and the upcoming legal process. “

Carroll County Sheriff slips ‘fake housewife’ shade at press conference

Meanwhile, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office has no plans to go easy on Wendy and Eddie Osefo. At least, that seems to be the energy Sheriff Jim DeWeese Quoted from Friday’s press conference. He stressed that Wendy and Eddie’s celebrity status as OGs on “Real Housewives of Potomac” would not give them special treatment in their fraud case. Reaction exploded on social media when DeWees appeared to tease Wendy’s TV spot with a “fake housewife” comment.

“No, I don’t think we would have handled it differently at all,” Al-Sharif said in response to a reporter’s question. “I mean, an exorbitant amount of dollars was allegedly stolen…and if we thought it was a false report we would investigate it the same way. So I don’t care if it was a real housewife or a fake housewife or whatever it was, we would treat it the same way no matter who it was.”

Scroll below to see what was said about EDDIE OSEFO’S accusations specifically.

Summary of the Osifus fraud case

Wendy and Eddie Osefo were booked on charges 15 and 18 respectively. They are accused of falsely reporting a burglary to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office last April, and demanding stolen luxury goods such as jewelry, designer bags and clothing. After reporting the alleged break-in, the couple filed insurance claims with at least three companies, according to Us Weekly. They cited financial losses for items they still had or had already returned to stores for a full refund. The Osefos were fined more than $400,000 in insurance claims alone. Investigators found additional evidence after executing a search and seizure warrant on Thursday. However, they also pointed to evidence found in emails, social media posts and crime scene notes from last year.

Click below to see the full breakdown of their case.

way! ‘RHOP’ Star Wendi Osefo and Her Husband Reportedly Have Been Booked on At Least 15 Fraud Charges Each (MUGSHOTS)