Real Housewives of Potomac star Dr. Wendy Osefo and husband Eddie Osefo are denying claims they had dozens of credit and debit cards with false names, to allegedly conceal their identities.
On Thursday, Nov. 20, the Baltimore Banner reported prosecutors are seeking additional financial records for the couple, in an effort to “show a pattern of excessive spending,” and an alleged history of fraud.
The paper reported prosecutors said in newly obtained court documents the Osefos have “approximately 40 credit and/or debit cards.” The prosecution alleged the two used the aliases “Pam Oliver” and “Eddie Hennessy” in a “deliberate attempt to mask their identity.”
Prosecutors additionally claimed Wendy falsely denied using PayPal, Venmo and Cash App to pay for jewelry.
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The Osefos were arrested at their home in Carroll County, Maryland on Oct. 9, and each booked on multiple fraud charges in connection with $400,000 in allegedly fraudulent insurance claims.
As the case against the reality stars widens, prosecutors believe their financial records will offer evidence.
“The State anticipates seeing purchases as well as returns on the financial records. Additionally, the State expects such documentation to show a pattern of excessive spending, supporting motive in this case,” prosecutors wrote in their latest filing.
Wendy and Eddie responded to the allegations with a joint statement from their attorneys, which the couple posted on social media.
“At the outset, Police failed to properly investigate the initial burglary despite clear indications of a break-in, displaying clear bias against the Osefo family,” the statement began. “The Osefos heard nothing but silence from police for over 18 months despite complete cooperation and requests for updates.”
The attorneys added that Wendy and Eddie, who are Nigerian-American, are being treated differently from other Housewives stars who’ve reported home burglaries while they were away.
“It is common knowledge that other ‘Real Housewives’ cast members have also been victimized after documenting their travel on social media, yet none faced this level of scrutiny or criminal charges. We believe it is deeply unjust for the Sheriff’s Office and Office of the State’s Attorney for Carroll County to publicly expose confidential financial information about Eddie and Wendy Osefo,” the statement read.
“What is most disturbing is that the State appears to have begun investigating only after charging the Osefos, which is a highly irregular approach that raises serious concerns about motive and fairness. The Osefos have never used an alias on any financial application; this allegation is false and misleading,” the legal team added.
The statement was signed by attorneys Jeremy Eldridge, Clarissa Lindsey, and Joseph Murtha.
The Osefos are scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 2.
Earlier this week, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills stars Kathy Hilton and Sutton Stracke both reported thieves broke into their homes in the Los Angeles area, while they were away at BravoCon 2025.
In 2021, RHOBH star Dorit Kemsley said she was held at gunpoint after a burglary crew entered her house in the wealthy Los Angeles neighborhood of Encino. The men allegedly took more than $100,000 worth of handbags and jewelry.
“Both suspects threatened to kill her as she pleaded for her life and the lives of her young children,” the LAPD said in a statement at the time.
Then-housewife Garcelle Beauvais questioned Dorit’s claim, and suggested her jewelry was never stolen. On the show’s season 13 reunion, Garcelle said a home invasion “wouldn’t happen” the way her co-star described.
One major difference between Dorit’s case and the Osefos’ is that the Maryland couple live in a small town, which the sheriff said in an October news conference has little crime.
Dorit’s house is here in L.A., where burglaries and home invasions are so common that the crews are given nicknames like “knock-knock” burglars and “follow-home” robbery crews.
While L.A. burglaries might not be considered low priority, police are busy investigating high profile murders, deadly arson fires, and smash-and-grab heists at department stores.
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