Wendy And Eddie Osefo Arrested On Multiple Fraud Charges

“The Real Housewives of Potomac” star Wendy Osefo and her husband, Eddie Osefo, were arrested on fraud charges in Maryland. The 41-year-old and her husband face a combined 33 counts, including several felony charges, and were taken into custody late Thursday night. Wendy Osefo and her husband, of course, aren’t the first “Real Housewives” stars to face criminal charges, as her “RHOP” co-star, Karen Huger, was recently released from prison after being convicted of a DUI.

According to multiple sources, including Page Six and TMZ, Wendy and her husband were taken into custody on Thursday and face a slew of criminal charges.

Wendy is reportedly facing 15 total charges: seven felony counts of “false/misleading info fraud in excess of $300,” seven misdemeanor counts of the same charge, and one misdemeanor charge of making a false statement to a police officer.

Eddie faces 18 charges: nine felony counts of “false/misleading info fraud in excess of $300,” eight misdemeanor counts for the same, and one misdemeanor charge of making a false statement to an officer.

TMZ reported that police officers were investigating a burglary that the Osefos claimed happened in April 2024.

The couple allegedly told officers that many of the reality star’s designer bags and fancy jewelry pieces had been stolen. However, officers said they later saw Wendy wearing some of the jewelry she allegedly reported stolen in posts on social media.

The investigation reportedly found that many of the items Wendy allegedly claimed were stolen had been bought and later returned to the store, “where a full refund was provided prior to the alleged burglary.”

The Osefos reportedly claimed a $450,000 personal property loss to their insurance company.

Wendy joined the cast of “The Real Housewives of Potomac” in 2020, showcasing her fabulous life as a political commentator and professor at The Johns Hopkins University.

The reality star often boasted about her many accomplishments, including her four degrees—one of which is a Ph.D. in Public Affairs—and her political connections.

Eddie, for his part, has been in the background during his time on the show, offering support to his wife when she needed it most. In the most recent season, which began airing on October 5, 2025, he started opening up about his marijuana business, “Happy Eddie,” which he said has now been expanded to three states.

Wendy and Eddie aren’t the only “Potomac” stars whose names have been attached to messy legal drama.

One of the series’ original cast members, Karen Huger, was recently released from prison after serving six months for a DUI charge.

As previously reported by The Blast, Wendy expressed concern over Huger, 62, being sentenced to prison in early 2025.

“I couldn’t believe it. At the end of the day, we may have our differences, but I always wish her well, and I’m just keeping her in prayer 100 [percent],” she said.

Wendy’s former co-star, Candiace Dillard Bassett, reacted to the news on Fox 5 DC, expressing genuine concern over their arrest and hinting that there may be more to the story.

Bassett stated that she believes Huger was sentenced to time behind bars to set an example for others and wondered if the same was happening to Wendy and Eddie.

The former “RHOP” star spoke highly of Wendy and Eddie’s business, praising them for providing jobs and resources to people of color in the DMV area.

“My first thought is, ‘Are they being targeted? Is this something we should be thinking about?'” she said.

Bassett went on, “I’m heartbroken. I have chills, I’m shaking. I can’t imagine.”

“Potomac” viewers also reacted to the Osefos’ arrest on X, formerly Twitter, with one writing, “The bad news is their reputation is ruined. The good news is we are gonna eat good next season of RHOP.”

Another user posted, “Another one bites the dust. The ‘Real Housewives’ to jail/prison pipeline needs to be studied!”

A third user also condemned the Osefos, stating, “They have not learned. The feds watch this show. Ever since Teresa and her husband got arrested seems like they would know the feds are watching. Spending money like they making it in the basement.”

This is a developing story…