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Anna Sorokin
Convicted Con Artist
Fake German Heiress; Bank Fraud CONVICTED
Overview
Anna Sorokin, aka Anna Delvey, posed as a wealthy German heiress to defraud banks, hotels, and acquaintances out of hundreds of thousands of dollars in New York. Her story became a Netflix series. She was convicted of theft of services and grand larceny.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
FAKE HEIRESS: Invented German aristocrat persona
DEFRAUDED BANKS: Tried to get $22 million loan
HOTEL HOPPING: Left bills unpaid
USED FRIENDS: Borrowed and never repaid
NETFLIX DEAL: Profited from criminal story
Related Investigations (1)
Criminal Charges & Violations
2 documented violations
New York Penal Law � 155.35Grand larceny(CONVICTED: 4-12 YEARS)
New York Penal Law � 165.15Theft of services(CONVICTED)
Known Associates & Connections
Donald Trump
Became a cultural figure during the Trump era; her fraud case spotlighted wealth-obsessed culture in New York's elite circles
Sources & Documentation
2 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- January 23, 1991
- Birthplace
- Domodedovo, Russia
Education
- •Central Saint Martins (briefly)
Key Timeline
January 23, 1991
Born in Russia
2013
Arrives in New York
2016-2017
Defrauds victims
October 2017
Arrested
April 2019
Convicted
February 2021
Released
March 2021
Taken into ICE custody