NEW YORK – False socialite and convicted scammer Anna Sorokin, whose scheme inspired the creation of a Netflix series, has been released from the U.S. immigration custody under house arrest, immigration officials said. spokesman.
Sorokin is in home isolation in New York City, said his spokesperson, Juda Engelmayer.
“Anna now has the opportunity to demonstrate her commitment to grow, give back and have a positive impact on those she meets,” Engelmayer said in a statement. “You have obstacles ahead of you and you will overcome them with strength and determination, using your experiences and lessons learned”.
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service (ICE) has confirmed its release. Sorokin, 31, tries to avoid being deported to Germany.
She was convicted in 2019 for scamming $ 275,000 from New York banks, hotels, and figures to finance her lavish lifestyle.
Sorokin used the name Anna Delvey, posing as the daughter of a German diplomat or oil baron, and lied about having $ 67 million in a foreign bank to give the impression that they could cover their debts, they detailed. prosecutors.
Her trial attorney said she was simply overwhelmed by trying to start a private art club and planned to pay when she could.
Chance became the basis for the Netflix series “Inventing Anna”, Which premiered this year.
After spending three years behind bars, Sorokin was released last year and later detained by US immigration authorities, They argue that the woman has been on US territory longer than her visa allows and should be repatriated to Germany.
An immigration judge led the way Wednesday for Sorokin’s release under house arrest as he tries to prevent his deportation. He wears an ankle monitor and had to send a $ 10,000 bail, provide an address where he will stay and agree not to post anything on social media.
His current attorney, Duncan Levin, said Wednesday that Sorokin wants to focus on appealing against his conviction.
