Los Angeles model and influencer arrested again, facing new felony charge
Key Points:
- Adva Lavie, also known as Mia Ventura, a Los Angeles influencer and model, was arrested again on felony charges related to burglarizing homes of men she met online.
- Prosecutors allege Lavie used dating apps from 2023 to 2025 to build trust with wealthy victims, then robbed, stole from, and extorted them in various affluent areas including Beverly Hills and West Hollywood.
- Lavie was previously ordered to stand trial on six felony charges and released with an ankle monitor, but allegedly violated court orders by maintaining contact with victims.
- Billionaire Stephen Cloobeck, who was romantically involved with Lavie, was also arrested for allegedly attempting to intimidate or dissuade witnesses from testifying against her.
- Lavie's attorney declined to comment on the latest arrest, and she is scheduled to return to court soon.