<p>Anna Sorokin, also known as Anna Delvey, came to New York City from Germany in 2014 and quickly became a fixture in the downtown social scene. She claimed to be an heiress with a vast fortune. But she wasn’t quite what she said she was. In August 2017, she was indicted on an array of financial and fraud-based crimes, including Attempted Grand Larceny. In this special episode, the NYPD detective who led the investigation into Sorokin explains her crimes. What did she do, and how did she do it?</p>

Anna Sorokin, also known as Anna Delvey, came to New York City from Germany in 2014 and quickly became a fixture in the downtown social scene. She claimed to be an heiress with a vast fortune. But she wasn’t quite what she said she was. In August 2017, she was indicted on an array of financial and fraud-based crimes, including Attempted Grand Larceny. In this special episode, the NYPD detective who led the investigation into Sorokin explains her crimes. What did she do, and how did she do it?

SPECIAL EPISODE: The Real Crimes of the Fake German Heiress

Break in the Case is a true crime podcast from the New York City Police Department. Each episode features officers – in their own voices – as they revisit cases to offer invaluable insights and colorful recollections. The unique, long-form stories portray the work of the women and men of the NYPD and their interactions with the people and communities they serve.  

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Break in the Case is written and produced by the New York City Police Department and sponsored by the New York City Police Foundation.

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Break in the Case is a true crime podcast from the New York City Police Department. Each episode features officers – in their own voices – as they revisit cases to offer invaluable insights and colorful recollections. The unique, long-form stories portray the work of the women and men of the NYPD and their interactions with the people and communities they serve. Watch for Season 4: Stories from the Emergency Service Unit, coming soon. Break in the Case is written and produced by the New York City Police Department and sponsored by the New York City Police Foundation.

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