BY: Walker
Published 4 years ago
Jen Shah has sent a heartfelt message for the “Shah Squad” amid her fraud scandal. Weeks after being charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering, the star of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” thanked the supportive people in her life with a social media post about “true loyalty.”
via: Page Six
In a message posted to her Instagram Story, the embattled “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star wrote, “True friends will be by your side through it all,” as she expressed gratitude for her supporters.
“Thank you to those of you who that have shown my family and I real friendship, unconditional love & true loyalty during this difficult time,” the 47-year-old penned.
“Thank you for not judging me and not believing everything you read online. I asked Allah to show me who my real friends are and he has. Allah Akbar,” she continued, also adding the hashtags, “#Shahsquad,” “#Shahstrong,” and “#JusticeforJenShah.”
Last month, Shah and her assistant, Stuart Smith, were busted for allegedly ripping off hundreds of victims in a telemarketing scheme that spanned six states.
Both Shah and Smith, 43, pleaded not guilty to all of the charges, with a trial is set for Oct. 18.
Shah remains free on a $1 million bond.
Shah appeared on the debut season of “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” with husband Sharrieff Shah. Shah rounded out the main cast which also included Meredith Marks, Lisa Barlow, Whitney Rose, Mary Cosby and Heather Gay. Gay appeared to subtly address Shah’s arrest earlier this month, while the rest of the ladies have stayed mum.
Earlier this month, Page Six reported that Bravo would continue to film Shah’s legal drama as part of the reality show’s second season.
Jen and her husband Sharrieff Shah appeared in the first season of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.” Joining them in the cast ensemble were Meredith Marks, Lisa Barlow, Whitney Rose, Mary Cosby, and Heather Gay.