California Model to Stand Trial for Elaborate Dating App Scam Targeting Wealthy Men
A 27-year-old California model and former adult performer will face criminal trial over accusations she used dating applications to seduce wealthy older men, posing as their girlfriend before robbing them to fund an extravagant lifestyle. Adva Lavie of Los Angeles allegedly targeted affluent individuals online, presenting herself as a companion before arriving in luxury vehicles to burglarize residences of cash, credit cards, and high-end designer goods.
Multiple Victims and Serious Charges
At least five victims have been directly linked to the alleged scheme, with more than ten additional individuals coming forward in recent months. Authorities suspect the criminal activity may extend beyond California state lines and potentially reach international jurisdictions. On Monday, a judge determined sufficient evidence exists to proceed with a full criminal trial, holding Lavie to answer on six felony counts.
The charges include two counts of unauthorized use of personal identifying information, two counts of grand theft, one count of first-degree residential burglary with a person present, and one count of first-degree residential burglary. Lavie had previously pleaded not guilty to all charges in December.
Prosecution's Case and Upcoming Proceedings
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman stated in a Wednesday news release that the ruling means evidence will now be presented before a jury. "At her trial, we will prove beyond a reasonable doubt that this defendant exploited trust built through online relationships to gain access to victims' homes and steal from them," Hochman declared. "Her ability to deceptively influence others, whether in person or online, has now come to an end."
Lavie is scheduled for arraignment on April 6 at the Van Nuys Courthouse and has been released with an ankle monitor under orders to stay away from named victims. If convicted on all counts, she faces a maximum sentence of eleven years and eight months in state prison. "Our office is committed to holding accountable anyone who uses deception and manipulation to prey on others," Hochman emphasized.
Sophisticated Operation and Multiple Identities
The alleged scheme operated from 2023 to 2025, with incidents reported across Los Angeles County including Westlake Village, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and Beverly Hills. Prosecutors claim Lavie built online relationships with both older men and younger women to gain access to homes and, in some instances, financial accounts. Detectives report she arrived for meetings in upscale automobiles, alternating between a black Porsche Macan SUV and a white Mercedes coupe while presenting herself as a successful international model.
Law enforcement officials state Lavie employed multiple aliases including Mia Ventura, Shoshana, and Shana, presenting different personal histories depending on circumstances. Investigators allege she specifically targeted high-value items like designer goods and cash rather than lower-value property, repeating this pattern across numerous victims.
Expanding Investigation and Additional Allegations
Authorities indicate reports have surfaced beyond Southern California, with potential connections to Nevada, Florida, France, and Italy. The case gained public attention after Lavie appeared on the Access Vegas podcast in November, where she spoke about cryptocurrency, geopolitics, and US politics. Following the recording, several guests discovered missing credit cards and cash from their belongings.
Podcast host Michael Sartain revealed Lavie twice disappeared from the studio for extended periods during filming. Guest Eden Lynn reported two credit cards and $400 cash missing, later noticing unauthorized charges from a Beverly Hills hair salon made under the name "Mia Ventura." Another guest, social media influencer Alena Weigi, also discovered a missing credit card after the show.
Background and Previous Employment
Lavie, who has appeared in "Playboy" and "Penthouse Pet" publications and claims to be the first top Israeli OnlyFans model, previously served two years in the Israel Defense Forces before working as a flight attendant for an Israeli airline. She lost this position during the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequently built a substantial social media following through international travels, though many accounts have since been deleted or restricted following the charges.
In 2022, a former IDF soldier known as Mia Ventura was announced as a new member of subscription platform HoneyDrip.com. The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office formally charged Lavie on November 4, with the defendant surrendering two days later. The case continues to develop as additional victims come forward and investigators examine potential connections to other jurisdictions.
