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Convicted Con Artist Anna Delvey Says She Obtained Permission From ICE To Star On Reality Show

Anna Delvey said she obtained permission from U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) to compete in “Dancing With The Stars,” and plans to participate in the show while wearing her ankle monitor.

The 33-year-old convicted con artist gained notoriety for posing as a German heiress to defraud a group of investors, banks and hotels, Forbes reported. It was estimated that she managed to steal roughly $275,000 during her trial, according to People. Delvey was arrested in 2017 and sentenced to 12 years in prison. She was released in February 2021 for good behavior.  ICE moved in and took Delvey into custody shortly following her release for breaching her Visa agreement, according to People.

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 6: Anna Delvey is seen arriving at an immigration hearing on June 6, 2024 in New York, New York. (Photo by MEGA/GC Images) Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 6: Anna Delvey is seen arriving at an immigration hearing on June 6, 2024 in New York, New York. (Photo by MEGA/GC Images) Getty Images

Delvey — actually Anna Sorkin — was convicted of multiple charges, among them…

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