Brendan Fitzpatrick, a reality TV star, and his wife, Chloe Desmarais, are named in a lawsuit alleging they scammed Fitzpatrick’s best friend out of about $2 million. The claim, as reported, also alleges that the couple received or benefited from the money in a way that harmed the plaintiff.

The complaint further alleges that after the alleged wrongdoing, Fitzpatrick and Desmarais posted social media pictures showing them on a yacht. The outlet reporting the story identifies Fitzpatrick as appearing on “Rich Kids of Beverly Hills” and Desmarais as the granddaughter of Canadian financier Paul Desmarais.

These reports focus on the alleged amount, the parties’ relationship and public profile, and the social media context described in the complaint. The available information centers on the allegations made in court filings; details of evidence, responses, and any scheduled proceedings are not provided in the excerpts.