Teresa Giudice defends her daughter amid fraud scandal. “My daughter did nothing wrong, if anything wrong, it’s that man…”
Teresa Giudice Defends Her Daughter Amid Fraud Scandal: “My daughter did nothing wrong, if anything wrong, it’s that man…”
In true Real Housewives fashion, the drama never sleeps — and neither does a mother’s loyalty. The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice is speaking out for the first time since news broke of her eldest daughter Gia Giudice being allegedly entangled in a financial scandal involving her boyfriend, whose identity remains officially unnamed due to ongoing investigations.
The controversy erupted earlier this week when federal authorities launched an inquiry into a complex wire fraud case linked to a luxury car rental company in Hoboken, where Gia’s boyfriend reportedly holds a financial stake. Social media has since erupted with speculation, memes, and divisive commentary, some pointing fingers at Gia for being “too close to shady money.”
But Teresa Giudice is not having it.
In an emotional Instagram Live last night, Teresa fiercely defended her 23-year-old daughter. “Let me be very clear,” Teresa said, her voice shaking. “My daughter did nothing wrong. She’s being dragged through the mud because of who she’s dating. If anything wrong happened, it’s that man — not my Gia.”
Teresa went on to describe Gia as “smart, strong, and independent,” adding that “she’s been through too much already” — a likely reference to Gia’s teenage years during the family’s public legal battles and Teresa’s own incarceration.
“She’s studying law, for crying out loud,” Teresa continued. “She wants to help people, not scam them. It’s disgusting that people are trying to lump her into something she had nothing to do with.”
Close sources to the Giudice family have confirmed that Gia is “cooperating fully” with authorities and has not been charged or officially named as a person of interest. “She’s heartbroken,” said one insider. “Not just because of the investigation, but because of the betrayal. She believed in him.”
Though Bravo has declined to comment officially, production sources suggest that the fallout from the scandal may be featured in the upcoming season of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, which is currently filming.
Fans of the show are divided. Some are rallying behind Gia with the hashtag #JusticeForGia trending on X (formerly Twitter), while others question how much she really knew. Teresa, however, has made her position crystal clear: her daughter is innocent, and she will protect her at all costs.
“I raised my daughters to be honest and work hard,” Teresa concluded in her live stream. “This family has had enough public judgment for a lifetime. We’re not perfect, but we are not criminals.”
As the investigation unfolds, one thing is certain — the Giudice women are standing united, and this time, Teresa is flipping the table on the media.
