The scheme is said to have taken place from at least 2012.

“Shah and Smith flaunted their lavish lifestyle to the public as a symbol of their ‘success.’

Representatives for Shah andBravo, which airsThe Real Housewives, declined to comment.

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Jen Shah.Chad Kirkland/Bravo

EW was unable to locate contact information for Smith.

(The show has been renewed for a second season.)

She is the CEO of three marketing companies and is married to University of Utah football coach Sharrieff Shah.