They (allegedly) did WHAT?
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It was simply one other regular-degular Friday till TMZ dropped an internet-shaking bomb that #RHOP star Dr. Wendy Osefo and her husband, Eddie Osefo, have been arrested on legal fraud expenses.
In accordance with courtroom paperwork obtained by the outlet, Wendy faces 16 expenses, together with seven felony counts for submitting false or deceptive info in extra of $300, plus a misdemeanor cost for making a false assertion to an officer.
Whereas social media spiraled right into a frenzy over the information, WBAL-11 TV Information reported that Dr. Wendy and Eddie have been charged with a number of counts of insurance coverage fraud following an investigation into an allegedly falsified housebreaking at their Maryland dwelling.
In accordance with the Carroll County Sheriff’s Workplace, deputies responded to the couple’s Finksburg residence in April 2024 after the Osefos claimed their dwelling had been damaged into whereas they have been vacationing in Jamaica.
BOSSIP beforehand reported on that information, and Wendy launched an announcement to TMZ on the time, stating:
“My household and I are devastated and really feel violated by this intrusion. We thank God nobody was dwelling … so for that we really feel very blessed. Materials issues can at all times get replaced.”
The pair informed authorities that roughly $200,000 value of luxurious jewellery, clothes, and purses, together with Birkins, had been stolen.
Courtroom paperwork obtained by WBAL revealed that investigators later found inconsistencies within the couple’s statements, together with proof that greater than $20,000 value of “stolen” objects had been returned to shops for refunds.
The investigation additionally discovered that the Osefos filed a number of overlapping insurance coverage claims for a similar alleged losses — and that social media posts allegedly confirmed Wendy sporting a diamond ring she had reported stolen simply weeks after the supposed break-in.
An e-mail obtained by investigators allegedly confirmed Eddie asking Wendy if there have been “further high-value objects” they may add to their stock to achieve their insurance coverage coverage’s $423,000 most.
When authorities executed a search warrant on the couple’s dwelling, they reportedly discovered not less than 15 objects that matched these claimed as stolen.
WBAL provides that Wendy, 40, was indicted on seven counts of insurance coverage fraud, eight counts of conspiracy to commit insurance coverage fraud, and one rely of creating a false assertion to police.
Eddie, 41, faces 9 counts of insurance coverage fraud, eight counts of conspiracy, and one false-statement cost. Yikes!
Seemingly unbothered by the costs, the couple launched an announcement to PEOPLE.
“Dr. Wendy Osefo and her husband, Edward Osefo, are again dwelling safely with their household and in good spirits,” a consultant informed the outlet.
“They’re grateful for the outpouring of concern and assist from associates, followers, and colleagues,” the rep mentioned, including that they “look ahead to their day in courtroom,” earlier than concluding with, “At the moment, they respectfully ask for privateness as they concentrate on their household and the authorized course of forward.”
In case you have been Andy, how would you deal with this example—would you deliver it up on the reunion? Do you suppose that is all only a large mix-up? Inform us down beneath and peep the social media hysteria on the flip.
