A Nigerian-American couple, Edward and Wendy Osefo, have been arrested in Maryland, USA, on multiple fr@ud-related charges.
According to ABC News, Wendy, a reality TV star and professor faces 16 charges, including seven felonies, while her husband, Edward, has been hit with 18 charges, nine of which are felonies.
The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office in Westminster revealed that the pair allegedly filed false theft reports, claiming their property was stolen while they were on vacation in April 2024. The couple reportedly listed around 80 luxury items, including jewelry, designer clothing, and shoes, valued at over $200,000.
However, investigators discovered that more than $20,000 worth of the items had been returned to stores by the couple themselves. Both were later released on $50,000 bond each.
In a statement shared with ABC News, the couple’s representative said they were home with their family and focusing on the legal process.
“Dr. Wendy Osefo and her husband, Edward Osefo, are safely back home and in good spirits. They are grateful for the support from friends, fans, and colleagues,” the statement read.
“They look forward to their day in court and request privacy as they focus on their family and the legal proceedings ahead.”
Wendy Osefo is best known as a cast member on The Real Housewives of Potomac. She is also a political commentator, philanthropist, and assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University, specializing in public policy and community engagement. Her husband, Edward Osefo, is a lawyer who serves as a real estate attorney and general counsel in Washington, D.C.
