Real Housewives of Potomac alum Candiace Dillard Bassett was “floored” by the news of Wendy Osefo and Eddie Osefo’s arrest for fraud.
Candiace had an appearance scheduled on FOX 5 DC, but ended up discussing her former co-star’s arrest.
Shooketh:
“I am shocked. I’m sad,” announced the upcoming contestant on season 4 of The Traitors US.
Candiace was “shaking” after finding out that the Osefos were arrested just before the news broadcast went on the air. “I’m literally just getting this news with you all.”
“My first thought [is] that $300 and we’re arresting a mother and a father, business owners, entrepreneurs.”
“We don’t know what the charges are for but we know that the Osefos have a very successful marijuana business. They are providing jobs and opportunities for people of color in the area, in the DMV. My first thought is, ‘Are they being targeted? Is this something that we should be thinking about?’”
Candiace said she’s “heartbroken” by the entire situation with Wendy.
ICYMI:
Wendy and Eddie’s arrest comes more than one year after the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported burglary at their home. The couple claimed in April 2024 that their home had been ransacked while they were in Jamaica. They reported that several designer handbags and pieces of jewelry had been stolen.
Eddie shared statements with two insurance companies regarding the stolen property at the time. Both Eddie and Wendy both signed statements claiming damages of $2,500 to their home and $450,000 in property.
Following the reported burglary, there seemed to be discrepancies in the list of missing items.
Two days after the alleged incident, Eddie updated the insurance claim to include Wendy’s gold diamond anniversary band. They received a $25,380 settlement from Travelers Insurance following the claim.
The second claim, with Jewelers Mutual Insurance, had a list of missing items that included Wendy’s gold anniversary band. The Travelers Insurance settlement was not mentioned.
