Wendy Osifo, Eddie’s husband arrested for fraud (Mugshots)

The roommates and law enforcement got the Doctor and Happy E this week! An exclusive report early Friday revealed this Wendy Osifo And her husband, eddy osefo, They were booked into a Maryland prison on Thursday (October 9). The “Real Housewives of Potomac” stars face multiple charges centered primarily around criminal fraud.

What charges are Wendy and Eddie Osifo facing?

It was TMZ The first to break The story of the Osifus reservation. According to the outlet, Wendy faces 15 charges, including seven felonies. She is accused of making false statements and/or providing misleading information For fraud of more than $300. American weekly reports That a grand jury indicted her on the same day she was booked.

Additionally, Dr. Wendy Osefo allegedly lied to police, and was charged with one misdemeanor count. Meanwhile, her husband, Eddie Osefo, faces 18 similar charges, including nine felonies, eight misdemeanors and one other misdemeanor, for lying to police. The couple was taken into custody in Westminster, Maryland, on Thursday, according to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office.

An investigation reportedly found that Wendy and Eddie had “significant debts.” Page six Reports That the Osefos family was in the process of being released on Friday. They each reportedly hold a $50,000 bond.

What did the “RHOP” couple do?

In April 2024, The news appeared About an alleged break-in at the Osefos’ home while they were on vacation in Jamaica. Reports claimed that the thieves stole luxury items such as jewelry and Birkin bags. Wendy Osefo eventually spoke out, saying she and her family felt “devastated and violated” but were “blessed” not to be home. More than a year later, officials accused Osifus of orchestrating the robbery and lying to collect insurance coins as well as refunds. Officials say the scheme has begun before The couple went on vacation.

Local police deputies already had suspicions when they stopped to investigate the crime scene in the couple’s bedroom last April. At that time, they noticed that the thieves’ entry point did not make sense. There was reportedly a damaged window screen on the roof of the home, but the bathroom window was not locked. Also, there was no debris from the ceiling on the toilet, which the burglars would have had to step on to get in and out of the house. There was also a lack of evidence on security footage of the couple. Documents related to this case state:

“The Osefos had an ADT system and a ring camera. Osefos activated the ADT alarm system when leaving for vacation. During their time away, no movement was detected inside the residence. There was activity, such as package deliveries, on the ring camera that was remotely monitored by Osefos.”

Their investigation reportedly revealed that the Osefos bought and returned several items that they later reported stolen. Although they received a full refund for the returned items, they told police they were robbed. The value of these items was more than $20,000.

For example, they claimed a $1,450 Dior shirt was stolen. However, receipts proved that the shirt was returned for a refund on January 14, 2023. Additionally, they reported a stolen leather belt from Gucci, but cops discovered it had been returned to the store two weeks after the purchase in 2018 for a refund of $948.70.

More evidence of fraud against the couple

Emails and social media They were also dead giveaways to the plot. TMZ reports that deputies recorded Wendy wearing the diamond anniversary ring that she reported stolen. How did you do? They see that? She allegedly posted photos on Instagram on April 27, 2024, wearing the ring.

Another piece of evidence? An email Eddie sent to Wendy Osifo on April 12, 2024. He listed items they later reported as “stolen.” He also asked if Wendy’s had any other high value items they could add to the menu. “I’m trying to get the total over $423,000 which is our policy minimum.” Eddie wrote. US Weekly says cops executed a search and seizure warrant on Wendy and Eddie’s home at the time of their arrest. Deputies reportedly found at least 15 items that appeared to be the same items the couple claimed were lost in the burglary.

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And that’s not all! Wendy and Eddie moved forward with the insurance claims, as suggested in his email. He reported the stolen items to the two insurance companies. When asked if he had ever returned anything, he said no. Eddy also denied making more than one allegation. Documents related to this fraud case say: “He was asked if he had other insurance but failed to disclose to Homesite and Jewelers that he was also submitting a claim to Travelers Insurance.”

Also, Eddie and Wendy Osifo signed insurance statements claiming $2,500 in building damage and $450,000 in property loss. In Eddie’s first statement to the travelers on April 8, 2024, he claimed that they both had anniversary bands when the robbery occurred. Two days later, he called back and added Wendy’s anniversary band to the claim. The company settled the claim for $25,380 and included the cost of the ring ($4,500) that Wendy still has. The couple claimed the same ring in another insurance filing with Jewelers Mutual Insurance. In letters signed by the Osifus family, they listed 57 stolen items.

The Osefos have yet to speak out about the fraud charges.

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