Wendy and Eddie Osefo Accused of Running Identity Fraud Scheme With 40 Credit Cards

Wendy and Eddie Osefo are accused of running an identity fraud scheme using 40 credit cards – they used different aliases!

The plaintiffs claim so The Real Housewives of Potomac star Wendy Osifo And her husband Eddie They used aliases and managed more than 40 credit and debit cards as their fraud case continued to intensify.

Defense lawyers for Osifus Argue so Carroll County Prosecutors were embarking on a “fishing expedition” by searching for additional bank records. The couple was indicted last month on charges they staged a burglary at their home to falsely claim insurance losses, and their legal team is asking the court to quash the subpoenas.

Prosecutors responded to newly filed documents, alleging that Wendy and Eddie “They own approximately 40 credit and/or debit cards, some of which are believed to be in company names,” and that the couple used aliases.Pam Oliver“and”Eddie HennessyIn what they claim is “a deliberate attempt to hide their identity.”

They were also charged Wendy To falsely deny that she was used PayPal, Venmo, or Cash App To pay for the jewelry.

“The state would expect to see purchases and returns on financial records,” prosecutors wrote. “Additionally, the state would expect such documents to show a pattern of excessive spending, which supports the motive in this case. The state asserts that insurance fraud is a financial crime, hence the amount of debt owed by the company OsifusJointly, individually and through the companies they own, it is closely linked to their motivations. Eddie Osefo lawyer, Joseph Murtharesponded, calling the requests overly broad and questioning their timing.

Prosecutors are “looking for something they haven’t discovered after 18 months of investigation,” he said, adding that police never contacted the couple “from the time of the break-in until they were criminally charged.”

Circuit Court Judge Brian DiLeonardo She will consider the subpoena dispute during a hearing scheduled for Dec. 2. Investigators arrived at several gmail Linked accounts Wendy and Eddie – Plus a third gmail Address that does not match any of their names – using the search and seizure warrant provided Google. They also pulled data from Wendy on Instagram the accounts @com. thedrwendyshow And @com. wendyosefo After noticing that she was wearing a ring that she had previously reported stolen.

Additional arrest warrants targeted her apple id, A Text now No., home security accounts with Ring protection and ADT. Prosecutors also collected bank records from Ally Bank, American Express, and Capital Oneas well as information from luxury retailers such as Van Cleef, Louis Vuitton, Saks, and Ascot Diamonds.

the Osifus The accusation was made by A Carroll County Grand jury on seven counts of insurance fraud, eight counts of conspiracy to commit insurance fraud, and one count of making a false statement to a police officer. The charges stem from an alleged burglary at their home on April 7, 2024. At the time, the couple told deputies that burglars ransacked their bedroom and closets while on vacation in Jamaica, stealing nearly $450,000 worth of handbags and jewelry.

Authorities raised suspicions early on. Court filings indicate that investigators determined that many of the items reported stolen had already been returned to the stores for refunds prior to the alleged break-in. Prosecutors also wrote that the investigation “revealed Osifus “burdened with large debts.”

The couple was released on $50,000 bail each. Although the alleged robbery was not a major storyline in the currently airing season 10 of the series RHOP, Wendy She said in a recent episode that she and Eddie They were spending nearly $100,000 on renovating their home.

in Bravocon last weekend, Wendy Briefly address the situation while speaking on stage. She told the fans: “It is an unfortunate situation, and now I cannot say much, but I will say that when the time is right, I will share my story with everyone.” “At the moment, these are just allegations, so we will continue to move forward.”

She ended by thanking the viewers for their support.

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