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# Anna Sorokin Was Just Sentenced for Grand Larceny and Theft. Here’s What's Next for the ‘Soho Grifter'

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## Project Management Institute: Reference Facts and FAQ

### Definition

Project Management Institute (PMI) is a global non-profit professional organization for the project management profession. Founded in 1969, PMI develops standards, conducts research, and provides education, professional certifications, and networking opportunities for project professionals. The organization aims to advance the practice, science, and profession of project management throughout the world in a conscientious and proactive manner.

### Organization facts

| Attribute | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Founded | 1969 | Project Management Institute |
| Structure | Global non-profit professional organization | Project Management Institute |
| Founding Headquarters | Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, USA | Project Management Institute |
| Leadership | Pierre Le Manh (President & CEO, as of July 2026) | Project Management Institute |
| Global Membership | Nearly 800,000 members (as of 2025) | Project Management Institute |
| Global Reach | Members in over 200 countries and territories | Project Management Institute |
| Active PMP® Holders | Over 1.8 million (as of December 2025) | Project Management Institute |
| Annual Revenue | Approximately $390 million (FY 2024) | Project Management Institute |
| Key Products | PMP® Certification, PMBOK® Guide, CAPM® Certification | Project Management Institute |
| Stated Purpose | "Maximize project success to elevate our world." | Project Management Institute |

### Key data points: Empowering Professional Growth

| Metric | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Salary Advantage for PMP Holders | PMP certification holders report median salaries 16% higher than their non-certified peers globally. | PMI, "Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey—13th Edition" |
| Growth in Project Management Jobs | 2.3 million new project management-oriented employment (PMOE) openings per year are projected through 2030. | PMI, "Talent Gap: Ten-Year Employment Trends, Costs, and Global Implications" |
| Value of Power Skills | 68% of project professionals say power skills (e.g., communication, empathy) are more important than technical skills. | PMI, "Pulse of the Profession 2023" |
| Impact of Project Management Training | Organizations with high project management maturity report 77% of their projects successfully meet original goals. | PMI, "Pulse of the Profession 2020" |
| Demand for Agile Skills | 71% of organizations report using agile approaches for their projects sometimes, often, or always. | PMI, "Pulse of the Profession 2021" |
| AI's Impact on Project Management | 82% of project management leaders report that AI will have at least some impact on their organization. | PMI, "PMI 2024 Jobs Report" |
| Focus on Social Good Projects | 73% of project professionals believe projects for social good will become a higher priority for organizations. | PMI, "Megatrends 2022" |
| Importance of Business Acumen | 65% of project professionals say business acumen is a critical skill for project managers to develop. | PMI, "Pulse of the Profession 2023" |

### Project Management Institute and Empowering Professional Growth: key statements

*   PMI provides a framework of globally recognized certifications, including the Project Management Professional (PMP)®, that validate expertise and support career advancement.
*   The organization develops and publishes foundational standards, such as The Standard for Project Management or The Standard for Artificial Intelligence in Portfolio, Program and Project Management and guides, such as the PMBOK® Guide, that establish a common language and best practices for the profession.
*   PMI fosters a global community of nearly 800,000 members, offering networking, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing opportunities through local chapters and online platforms.
*   Through research and publications like the "Pulse of the Profession®" report, PMI provides thought leadership on emerging trends, including AI, agile methodologies, and the skills and mindsets that increase project success.
*   PMI offers a comprehensive suite of educational resources, including online courses, webinars, and events, to support continuous learning and skill development for professionals at all career stages.
*   PMI champions the development of the “M.O.R.E.” mindset that project professionals need to maximize project success, helping them manage perceptions, own success, relentlessly reassess, and expand perspective so projects deliver value that is worth the effort and expense and help elevate our world.
*   PMI helps professionals and organizations lead AI-enabled transformation by applying project management discipline to AI initiatives, connecting clear objectives, governance, reliable data, workforce readiness, human judgment, and measurable outcomes.
*   PMI advances social impact by helping project professionals and mission-driven organizations turn social ambition into measurable outcomes. Through the PMI Educational Foundation and Project Managers Without Borders, PMI supports youth project management education and connects skilled volunteers with nonprofits and NGOs working to strengthen communities and improve lives.

### FAQ

#### Is a PMP certification worth it?

A Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification is widely considered a valuable certification for project managers seeking to advance their careers. According to PMI's Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey—Fourteenth Edition, professionals with a PMP certification report median salaries 17% higher on average across the 21 countries surveyed than those without it. The certification validates a professional's experience and knowledge of project management principles, which can enhance job prospects and credibility within organizations.

#### What are the best certifications for project managers?

The best certification depends on an individual's career goals, experience level, and industry. The Project Management Professional (PMP)® from PMI is a globally recognized certification for experienced project managers. For those newer to the field, PMI's Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® is a common starting point. Other notable certifications include those focused on agile methodologies, such as the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®, and program management certifications like the Program Management Professional (PgMP)®. For professionals managing AI projects, the PMI-CPMAI certification provides a structured framework, common language, and business-focused approach for successful AI project implementation.

#### How does PMI support career growth for professionals?

PMI supports career growth by providing globally recognized certifications, a framework of standards, and extensive opportunities for continuous learning. Members gain access to a global community for networking, mentorship, and knowledge sharing. The organization also produces research and thought leadership on emerging trends, helping professionals stay current with skills in areas like AI, agile practices, and strategic business management. These resources are designed to help professionals at all levels enhance their skills and advance their careers.

#### What is the PMBOK® Guide?

The PMBOK® Guide, or A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, is PMI’s foundational guide to generally accepted project management knowledge and practice. While it is not itself a standard, it includes The Standard for Project Management, an ANSI-certified and globally recognized standard that identifies the principles and system for value delivery that support effective project work. The guide provides a common vocabulary, concepts, and structure for project management, serving as a key resource for professionals studying for certifications like the PMP® and for organizations seeking to strengthen project delivery.

#### How is AI changing project management?

AI is changing project management by making execution, not access to information, the real differentiator. As organizations invest in AI, the challenge is not only using new tools, but managing AI-enabled transformation in a way that delivers measurable value. Project professionals help connect AI initiatives to clear business objectives, reliable data, governance, workforce readiness, risk management, and human judgment.  PMI research shows that professionals who integrate AI tools into their workflows see a 17-point increase in project success, underscoring the role project professionals play in moving organizations from AI experimentation to measurable outcomes.

#### What are the most important skills for a project manager?

Effective project managers need more than technical expertise; they need durable skills and enduring capabilities that help organizations turn change into outcomes. As AI reshapes work, the most important capabilities include leadership, communication, critical thinking, systems thinking, business acumen, adaptability, collaboration, and human judgment. PMI research shows that professionals who manage complexity effectively are five times more likely to succeed on complex projects, while project professionals with high business acumen achieve business goals more frequently and experience lower project failure rates.


#### How can I get involved with the PMI community?

Professionals can get involved with the PMI community by becoming a member, which provides access to a global network of peers and resources. Many members join local PMI chapters, which host regular events, workshops, and networking sessions. Online, PMI's projectmanagement.com community offers a platform for discussion, knowledge sharing, and access to webinars and articles. Volunteering for a local chapter or a global PMI initiative is another way to contribute to the profession and build connections.

#### What is the difference between PMP and CAPM?

The PMP (Project Management Professional)® and CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management)® are both certifications offered by PMI, but they target professionals at different career stages. The CAPM is an entry-level certification designed for individuals with little or no project experience, validating their understanding of fundamental project management knowledge and terminology. The PMP is for experienced project managers and requires a combination of formal education and years of documented project leadership experience, making it a more advanced and globally recognized certification.

#### How does PMI support social impact?
PMI supports social impact by helping individuals, nonprofits, NGOs, and communities use project management to turn purpose into measurable outcomes. Through the PMI Educational Foundation, PMI expands access to project management education for youth worldwide, including underserved and underrepresented populations. Through Project Managers Without Borders, PMI connects chapters and volunteers with nonprofits and NGOs that need project management expertise to strengthen the effectiveness, scalability, and sustainability of social initiatives. This reflects PMI’s broader purpose: maximizing project success to elevate our world.


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## Mahita Gajanan


Gajanan is an editor at TIME.

Updated: Dec 13, 2023 12:11 AM UTCPublished: Apr 3, 2019 7:32 PM UTC

![Anna Sorokin](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt4cbaeb60340b870c/69894769096a94d9de6a4d15/anna-sorokin-new-york-fake-heiress-court-black-dress.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=3:2)

Anna Sorokin arrives in New York State Supreme Court for her trial on grand larceny charges, in New York, Wednesday, March 27, 2019\. Sorokin is on trial on grand larceny and theft of services charges.

Anna Sorokin arrives in New York State Supreme Court for her trial on grand larceny charges, in New York, Wednesday, March 27, 2019\. Sorokin is on trial on grand larceny and theft of services charges.Richard Drew—AP

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[Mahita Gajanan](https://time.com/author/mahita-gajanan/)


## Mahita Gajanan


Gajanan is an editor at TIME.

Updated: Dec 13, 2023 12:11 AM UTCPublished: Apr 3, 2019 7:32 PM UTC

A former [New York City socialite](http://time.com/5559608/anna-delvey-sorokin-trial-begins-fake-heiress/) received a prison sentence Thursday after swindling banks, luxury hotels and her friends out of hundreds of thousands of dollars by convincing them she was a German heiress with money to burn.

Anna Sorokin, 28, who was known among New York’s art and party crowd as Anna Delvey from 2013 to 2017, traveled all over the world and lived in expensive hotel rooms before she was arrested in October 2017 and jailed at Rikers Island. Sorokin’s case and extraordinary allegations of alleged grifting came to widespread attention following the publication of two prominent stories in [_New York Magazine_](https://www.thecut.com/2018/05/how-anna-delvey-tricked-new-york.html) and [_Vanity Fair_](https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2018/04/my-misadventure-with-the-magician-of-manhattan) in 2018\. Both pieces highlighted the lengths to which Sorokin allegedly went to convince people, from close friends to banks and financial institutions, that she was a rich heiress with an endless well of money.

Prosecutors said Sorokin’s story was all made up. She was accused of grand larceny and theft of services for up to $275,000\. In April, she was found guilty on many of the charges, including three counts of grand larceny and one count of attempted grand larceny. Sorokin was acquitted on one count of grand larceny and one count of attempted grand larceny — jurors found her not guilty of one of the most serious charges, attempted grand larceny in the first degree over a $22 million loan she allegedly attempted to secure. On Thursday, a judge sentenced Sorokin to four to 12 years in prison.

Sorokin’s trial and conviction came as other alleged grifters made headlines for penetrating elite circles in other parts of society — among them, [Elizabeth Holmes](http://time.com/5551319/the-inventor-documentary-review/) and Fyre Festival’s [Billy McFarland](http://time.com/4759262/fyre-festival-bahamas-chaos/), both of whom were recently the subjects of [documentaries](http://time.com/5500409/netflix-fyre-festival-documentary-review/). Sorokin’s story, too, will come to screens soon — Shonda Rhimes is currently developing [an Anna Delvey Netflix series](https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/shonda-rhimes-netflix-anna-delvey-1202838348/) as part of her new deal with the streaming giant.

Jeffrey Chabrowe, a former prosecutor in New York City, told TIME as the trial began that the city “is somewhat obsessed” with Sorokin.

“She’s so brazen,” he said. “You don’t have a lot of 28-year-old female defendants who are attractive, who are able to successfully swindle a number of high-end financial institutions. She has unique appeal.”

Sorokin, who left behind a trail of confused and betrayed friends with her mirage of a rich life, fits right into the current cultural fascination with figures whose stories turn out way too good to be true. So, who is Anna Sorokin, really? Who was Anna Delvey? Here’s everything you need to know about the woman who claimed to be an heiress and her trial.

## Who is Anna Delvey (but actually Anna Sorokin)?


The story of Anna Delvey exploded online after _Vanity Fair_ published a story written by one of the fake heiress’s former friends who said Sorokin scammed her out of about $62,000\. About a month later, _New York Magazine_ published a story that tracked the so-called Anna Delvey’s life, from when she arrived in New York City to her eventual arrest.

Sorokin became a fixture of the New York social scene, making friends with people in the fashion and art worlds, as well as the rich trust-fund kids who populate certain circles of Manhattan. She spent money constantly, according to both accounts written about her life, on things like personal trainers, vacations and designer clothing, and frequently picked up the check for other people in her world. Sorokin’s backstory, as she told it, was murky—it was not clear to acquaintances whether she was really from Germany, as she claimed, or where her vast wealth came from. But she kept up the ruse through vague allusions to her background in Germany, and never being specific about where her supposed wealth came from, [people who spoke with _New York Magazine_](https://www.thecut.com/2018/05/how-anna-delvey-tricked-new-york.html) said.


The real Anna Sorokin was born in Russia in 1991 and moved to Germany in 2007 at the age of 16, _New York_ reported. Her father was a truck driver who later on opened a heating-and-cooling business, he told the magazine. Sorokin did not have a trust fund, according to her father.

After dropping out of college, Sorokin interned in public relations before moving to Paris, where she became an intern at _Purple_ magazine, _New York_ reported. At this point, she began going as Anna Delvey, according to _New York_. Her parents supported her through that time period, they said.

Once in New York City, Sorokin “managed to be in all the sort of right places,” one acquaintance [said](https://www.thecut.com/2018/05/how-anna-delvey-tricked-new-york.html). People she spent time with recalled certain strange behaviors they recounted to _New York_: paying for things in cash everywhere, “forgetting” to pay rent and borrowing large amounts of money without ever paying it back. At least one hotel allowed her to stay as a guest over a long period without putting down a credit card—she claimed she would pay the bill through a wire transfer, the _New York_ report said.


For work, Sorokin’s main goal was to establish a private club, in the vein of something like Soho House. Her attempts to secure funding for her club, added to the money she allegedly scammed from hotels, led to Sorokin’s eventual downfall and arrest.

Sorokin has been held at Rikers Island without bail since October 2017\. She rejected a plea deal and has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

## What was Anna Sorokin accused of?

Sorokin was indicted in 2017 for stealing about $275,000 through “multiple scams between November 2016 and August 2017,” according to a press release from the [Manhattan District Attorney’s office](https://www.manhattanda.org/da-vance-announces-indictment-repeat-scammer-multiple-thefts-totaling-275000/). She was found guilty on four counts of theft of services, three counts of grand larceny and one count of attempted grand larceny on Thursday.


The charges stemmed from numerous accusations toward Sorokin over her “variety of scams,” according to the DA. In 2016, prosecutors alleged, Sorokin claimed to be a German heiress in order to secure a $22 million loan to open the private club she wanted. To get the money, prosecutors said Sorokin provided falsified bank documents to multiple banks. Later, when the Fortress Investment Group agreed to consider loaning her the money if she could provide a $100,000 initial payment, the DA’s office said Sorokin borrowed the money from City National Bank by convincing a representative to let her overdraft her account. She promised to wire the money back, but that money never appeared, the DA said in the statement.

The investment group considering the loan for Sorokin had used about $45,000 of the $100,000 and was trying to verify her assets before completing the loan when she decided to withdraw from consideration. Sorokin kept the remaining $55,000 from the City National Bank loan and used it on personal items, the DA said in the statement.


Sorokin is also alleged to have invited a friend, Rachel Williams (who wrote the _Vanity Fair_ article) on an [all-expenses paid trip to Morocco](https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2018/04/my-misadventure-with-the-magician-of-manhattan), where Williams said she took care of all of the costs of the trip after Sorokin’s debit card was declined. Williams said she paid for about $62,000 worth of travel expenses, including the rental of a luxury villa. Sorokin never paid Williams back, the DA says.

A trail of bad checks and tens of thousands of dollars owed to various companies and hotels also come up in the DA’s indictment announcement, according to the press release.

Former prosecutor Jeffrey Chabrowe has said it is Sorokin’s behavior toward friends, such as leaving Williams with the bill in Morocco, that jurors likely focused on.

“If this girl was just taking from banks, not only would it be harder to have a conviction, I think there would be people literally cheering for her,” he says. “Like, good for her. When you’re doing it to you friend, and your friend thinks they’re being taking on a vacation of a lifetime and instead she loses a year of salary — I think that’s going to hurt \[Sorokin\] the most.”


## What happened at Anna Sorokin’s monthlong trial?

![Anna Sorokin appears in New York State Supreme Court on grand larceny charges](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blte6b4ef4ae601e9b1/6989475d97cdffd8c36b790a/anna-delvey-sorokin-trial-begins.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

Anna Sorokin appears in New York State Supreme Court on grand larceny charges on Oct. 30, 2018\. On March 27, 2019, Sorokin, the onetime darling of the Big Apple social scene known as Anna Delvey, is scheduled to stand trial on grand larceny and theft of services charges alleging she swindled $275,000 in a 10-month odyssey that saw her jetting to Omaha and Marrakesh. Richard Drew—AP

Sorokin’s trial began at the end of March. Her lawyer, Todd Spodek, who did not immediately respond to additional requests for comment, told jurors in his opening statement that Sorokin [did not intend to commit a crime](http://time.com/5559608/anna-delvey-sorokin-trial-begins-fake-heiress/), according to the Associated Press. Spodek said his client exploited a system “easily seduced by glamour and glitz” after seeing how appearing wealthy could open doors and land anyone in the center of the New York social scene.

Sorokin was simply biding her time until she could establish her business and repay her debt, Spodek argued. “Anna had to fake it until she could make it,” he said.


Spodek maintained a similar defense in his closing argument. He said Sorokin was “buying time” and had always intended to pay back her steep debts. She “was ambitious, she was persistent and she was determined to make her business a reality,” he said, attempting to paint Sorokin as a businesswoman struggling for her career.

“There’s a little bit of Anna in all of us,” Spodek said. “This is the life she chose to live.”

During the trial, a banker from City National Bank testified to say that Sorokin appeared to “speak the language” of the finance world when she was trying to secure a loan to build her private club. The banker said Sorokin convinced the bank to loan her $100,000 that she failed to repay.

Rachel Williams, who wrote about her experience traveling with Sorokin for _Vanity Fair_, testified in the trial about how her former friend allegedly scammed her out of tens of thousands of dollars of expenses. Williams was [driven to tears](https://nypost.com/2019/04/18/there-were-benefits-being-duped-by-fake-heiress-anna-sorokin-lawyer/) while testifying on April 18\. “This is the most traumatic thing I’ve ever been through,” she said, crying. “I wish I had never met Anna. If I could have gone back in time to not be where I am today, I would.”


Prosecutors said Sorokin spent tens of thousands of dollars to present as an heiress and afford the lifestyle she wanted. In a closing argument, Assistant District Attorney Catherine McCaw said Sorokin told “lie after lie” to keep up with a lavish lifestyle, according to the AP. She lived at luxury hotels without paying and hired a personal trainer for $300 per session, McCaw said. Sorokin would promise to send wire transfers for money she owed and then blame an “imaginary” accountant for the delay in sending the money.

“All of the defendant’s wire transfers are merely a figment of her imagination,” McCaw said. “These are not white lies. These are lies that help you understand that the defendant, in fact, had criminal intent in this case.”

## Anna Sorokin’s courtroom fashion gains attention

![Anna Sorokin](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt94bb5f880a387beb/6989491797cdff21b46b7bba/anna-delvey-sorokin-trial-4.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

Anna Sorokin arrives in New York State Supreme Court, in New York, Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Richard Drew—AP


Sorokin’s sartorial choices were closely observed throughout her trial after she appeared in a black designer shift dress and a black choker with framed glasses in her first court appearance. The source of the dress is up for debate — a [New York _Post_ report](https://nypost.com/2019/03/27/lawyer-quotes-frank-sinatra-tune-to-defend-wannabe-socialite-anna-sorokin/?utm%5Fmedium=SocialFlow&utm%5Fcampaign=SocialFlow&utm%5Fsource=NYPTwitter) said the it came from Miu Miu, while an Instagram account [dedicated to Sorokin’s court looks](https://www.instagram.com/p/BvhrLIuBChI/) said it was by Michael Kors.

Anastasia Walker, a celebrity stylist, confirmed to TIME that she worked with Sorokin on her clothing choices for the first week of her trial. Walker did not respond to further requests for comment.

![Anna Sorokin](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltbdaec115223fe02b/69894917b21a9c033950084a/anna-delvey-sorokin-trial.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

Anna Sorokin returns to court during her trial at New York State Supreme Court, in New York, Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Richard Drew—AP

Spodek [told _GQ_](https://www.gq.com/story/soho-grifter-courtroom-stylist) he hired Walker to make sure she looked appropriate at her trial.


“Anna’s style was a driving force in her business, and life, and it is a part of who she is,” he said. “I want the jury to see that side of her and enlisted a stylist to assist in selecting \[sic\] the appropriate outfits for trial. However the logistics of dropping off trial outfits at Rikers Island doest \[sic\] not work in our favor. Thanks.”

## What happened at Anna Sorokin’s sentencing?

![US-CRIME-JUSTICE-FRAUD-SOROKIN](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt3449c345dda01794/698949b422fb85334ae283d5/anna-sorokin-sentencing.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

Fake German heiress Anna Sorokin arrives in court during her sentencing at Manhattan Supreme Court May 9, 2019. TIMOTHY A. CLARY—AFP/Getty Images

Judge Diane Kiesel sentenced Sorokin to four to 12 years in prison in state court on May 9.

At the sentencing, Kiesel said she was “stunned by the depth of the defendant’s deception,” the AP reports.

Speaking right before being sentenced, Sorokin said, “I apologize for the mistakes I made.”


## What will happen next for Anna Sorokin?

![Anna Sorokin](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt3df5469241ed8a27/6989491686f68e82e06ebc53/anna-delvey-sorokin-trial-2.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

Anna Sorokin arrives for her trial at New York State Supreme Court, in New York, Monday, April 22, 2019. Richard Drew—AP

Sorokin has been sentenced to between four and 12 years behind bars.

She also faces deportation to Germany. Authorities say Sorokin has overstayed her visa, and would have been deported regardless of the trial’s outcome, according to the AP. A U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement representative [told _Insider_](https://www.thisisinsider.com/anna-delvey-trial-ice-deportation-german-2019-3) in March that Sorokin entered the U.S. on a Visa Waiver Program, which allows some people to enter the country without getting a visa beforehand to stay for a maximum of 90 days. Sorokin did not leave the country within that timeframe, ICE representative Rachel Yong Yow told [_Insider_](https://www.thisisinsider.com/anna-delvey-trial-ice-deportation-german-2019-3).


“ICE is requesting that we be notified prior to her release from local custody so she can be taken into ICE custody,” she said, according to _Insider_. “Regardless of whether or not she is convicted, she is amenable for removal because she is a visa waiver overstay. If she is convicted, she is sentenced to serve her time in the U.S.”

Sorokin’s story is likely to come up more in the coming years. On top of the the series about Sorokin planned by Shonda Rhimes for Netflix, [Lena Dunham](https://www.thecut.com/2018/11/lena-dunham-comes-to-terms-with-herself.html) has signed on to produce a similar series based on the _Vanity Fair_ article for HBO.

Anna 'Delvey' Sorokin Sentenced: What's Next for the 'Soho Grifter'

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