‘RHOP’ star Wendy Osefo makes first public appearance after ‘unfortunate’ arrest, fraud charges at BravoCon 2025

Wendy Osefo made her first public appearance at Bravocon 2025 on Friday after she and her husband, Eddie, were arrested on fraud charges in October.

The “Real Housewives of Potomac” star joined her cast mates Gizelle Bryant, Ashley Darby, Tia Glover, Angel Massie, Monique Samuels, Keiarna Stewart and Stacey Rusch at Caesars Forum on the Las Vegas Strip for a panel.

“You know, it’s an unfortunate situation and right now I can’t say too much, but I will say when the time is right,” she said, per People. “I will share my story with everyone. And for now, they’re just allegations. So we will continue to push forward.”

“I would just like to thank my cast members for being there for me during this time,” Osefo, 41, continued. “I think it’s a tie between Stacey and Monique who reached out first. You know, I just am so grateful for that. Tia has reached out multiple times when everything happened [and Gizelle] reached out as well.

“I am just so grateful for the support I’ve gotten from my cast members, as well as our production team, as well as Bravo.”

The reality star added, “I am overwhelmed by the love so thank you so much.”

Rusch was vocal about her support of Osefo during her conversation with Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea” host Evan Real on Friday.

The QVC host called out those not supporting the Osefos amid the allegations, saying they are “not real friends.”

“Friends are there for you in your highest moments and the moments that aren’t so high. I love her and I support her no matter what,” Rusch exclusively told us.

Osefo’s appearance comes nearly a month after she made her return to social media following her arrest.

On Oct. 19, she shared two photos of herself modeling a long black dress featuring a plunging neckline.

“And through it all, GOD remains faithful,” she captioned the photos at the time.

“Thank you for the outpouring of love, support, and prayers for myself and most importantly my family during this time. We are forever grateful.”

The couple was arrested on fraud charges earlier that month.

The charges stemmed from a reported April 2024 burglary, in which Wendy claimed several of her designer bags and jewelry were stolen while they were on vacation in Jamaica.

Osefo was indicted on 16 charges: seven felony counts of insurance fraud, eight misdemeanor counts of conspiracy to commit insurance fraud and one misdemeanor count of making a false statement to a police officer.

Eddie, for his part, was indicted on 18 charges.

Those include nine felony counts of insurance fraud, eight misdemeanor counts of conspiracy to commit insurance fraud and one misdemeanor count of making a false statement to a police officer.