A Los Angeles model and social media influencer accused of targeting wealthy victims through dating apps is back behind bars after being arrested in connection with a new theft investigation.
Adva Lavie, who also goes by Mia Ventura, was arrested by Beverly Hills police around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday in connection with a separate theft allegation in Riverside County. Jail records indicate she is also accused of violating a court order and was scheduled to appear in court Thursday.
Mia Ventura. (LASD)
Lavie, 29, was charged in March with six felony counts stemming from a string of alleged thefts and burglaries that prosecutors say occurred between 2023 and 2025.
According to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Lavie allegedly used dating apps to cultivate relationships with wealthy older men and younger women before burglarizing or stealing cash, gold, designer items and other valuables from homes in Westlake Village, West Hollywood, Los Angeles and Beverly Hills.
Prosecutors allege she posed as a girlfriend and travel companion to gain access to victims’ homes before stealing from them.
The charges include two counts of grand theft, two counts of unauthorized use of personal identifying information, one count of first-degree residential burglary with a person present and one count of first-degree residential burglary.
Mia Ventura attends Teatro Live Powered By Lemon Soda Music at AVALON Hollywood on January 29, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/Getty Images for TEATRO Live)
Lavie has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
In March, a judge ordered her to stand trial following a preliminary hearing. She was released from custody on electronic monitoring and ordered to stay away from the named victims while awaiting trial.
Authorities have not publicly released additional details about the new Riverside County theft allegation. Jail records indicate Lavie is being held without bail.
If convicted as charged in the Los Angeles County case, Lavie faces up to 11 years and eight months in state prison, prosecutors said.
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