Wendy Osefo and husband Eddie Osefo face 16 fraud charges after police say they faked a $450,000 burglary. The Real Housewives of Potomac stars were arrested Oct. 9 in Maryland. If you’re wondering what happened with Wendy Osefo fraud arrest, here’s the full story. Carroll County deputies say the couple filed false insurance claims after an April 2024 trip to Jamaica.

Quick Facts:

• 16 charges – Wendy faces 7 felonies for fraud exceeding $300
• $450,000 claim – Couple reported designer bags and jewelry stolen from their home
• Oct. 14 – Wendy resigned from Wesleyan University teaching position
• Nov. 7 – Next court hearing scheduled in Carroll County

The Alleged Fake Burglary That Started Everything

Wendy and Eddie reported a home break-in on April 7, 2024. They claimed burglars ransacked their bedroom while they vacationed in Jamaica. The couple told police roughly 80 items disappeared, including luxury goods and jewelry.

Deputies arrived at the Finksburg, Maryland home to investigate. They found no signs of forced entry or physical evidence. The couple’s ADT alarm system showed zero motion inside during their absence. Their Ring camera only captured package deliveries.

“Detectives concluded that Wendy and Eddie fabricated the burglary and filed a false report to defraud their insurance company.”

— Sheriff James DeWees, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office

Investigators grew suspicious quickly. The alleged entry point was a second-floor bathroom window. But deputies found no...

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