Anna Sorokin shares garden photo shoot on Instagram during house arrest

Anna Sorokin, also known as Anna Delvey, has made a comeback on Instagram after losing control of her social media accounts due to her ongoing immigration case. On August 16, Sorokin’s Instagram account came back to life with a carousel of images shot by Oliver Halfin. The photos depict Sorokin posing outside, surrounded by flowers in a garden, in a car, and enjoying the outdoors. The caption „Stockholm syndrome“ accompanies the images, hinting at Sorokin’s current situation of being on house arrest while awaiting the resolution of her legal issues.

Sorokin’s troubles began in 2019 when she was found guilty of multiple charges, including grand larceny and theft of services. She was sentenced to 4 to 12 years in state prison, fined $24,000, and ordered to pay restitution of about $199,000. After serving time in prison, Sorokin was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for overstaying her visa in 2021. Despite being granted release from an ICE facility in 2022, Sorokin had to pay bail, forfeit her social media accounts, and was placed on house arrest in Upstate New York, where she currently resides with fashion publicist Kelly Cutrone.

Sorokin gained notoriety for posing as a German heiress and scamming socialites, banks, and hotels out of money. Her story made headlines, and she was dubbed the „fake heiress.“ However, Sorokin has expressed her disdain for this label, stating that it is the worst thing that has ever happened to her. Now that she has regained control of her social media, Sorokin plans to be more active and share updates on her life, including endorsing the reality show „The Anonymous,“ which focuses on deception.

In an exclusive statement to PEOPLE on August 19, Sorokin expressed her gratitude to Judge Conroy and her attorneys for helping reinstate her social media accounts. She also thanked her over a million supporters for their patience and excitement about her return. Sorokin looks forward to the future and is eager to share more news soon.

As Sorokin navigates the complexities of her legal battles and adjusts to life under house arrest, her return to Instagram offers a glimpse into her world and hints at what the future may hold for the infamous figure. Despite the challenges she has faced, Sorokin remains determined to move forward and embrace what lies ahead.