The Fraud Thickens: Wendy and Eddie Osefo Allegedly Caught With 40 Credit Cards
The legal drama for “Real Housewives of the Potomac” star Dr. Wendy Osefo and her husband Eddie Osefo keeps adding up.
Prosecutors now allege the couple had “approximately 40 credit and/or debit cards” under their own names, business names, and even aliases. The revelation comes after the pair were arrested and booked on multiple fraud charges in Maryland this October.
According to court filings reviewed by the Baltimore Banner, the prosecution said, "The State expects such documentation to show a pattern of excessive spending, supporting motive in this case. The State avers that insurance fraud is a financial crime, and in that, the amount of debt owed by the Osefos, jointly, individually, and by the businesses that they own, is highly relevant to their motive.”
Prosecutors also said that some of the cards were allegedly tied to company accounts and to aliases prosecutors identified as “Pam Oliver” and “Eddie Hennessy.” The prosecution wrote that the use of those names was a “deliberate attempt to mask their identity,” and has asked the court for additional financial records to show a pattern of “excessive spending” that could support motive in the case.
The Osefos were arrested on Oct. 9 and 10, and they face 16 charges, seven of which are felonies tied to alleged “false/misleading info fraud” in excess of $300. And they deny any wrongdoing.
Eddie's attorney, Joseph Murtha, responded and claimed that the prosecution is “looking for something they haven’t figured out after 18 months of investigating and the couple’s legal team pushed back on the aliases claim in a joint statement posted to Instagram: “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. 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. 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.”
Prosecutors say the couple reported designer bags and jewelry stolen during an April 2024 burglary while they were in Jamaica. Investigators say records show several items were purchased and refunded before the alleged break-in. The Osefos are due back in court Dec. 2.