Beverly Hills, California — A social media influencer accused of using dating apps to target wealthy victims across Southern California is back behind bars after prosecutors alleged she violated the conditions of her release while awaiting trial. The latest arrest comes as she also faces a separate grand theft case involving luxury items allegedly stolen during the 2025 Coachella Music Festival.
Influencer Arrested After Alleged Release Violation
Adva Lavie, 28, who is also known as Mia Ventura, was arrested Tuesday night in Beverly Hills, only months after being released on electronic monitoring in connection with a separate felony burglary case.
According to prosecutors, Lavie allegedly removed the court-ordered electronic ankle monitor, violating the terms of her release.
Following the alleged violation, a judge revoked her pretrial release, ordered her held without bail, and scheduled a bail review hearing in Van Nuys.
Court records also show she was arrested on an outstanding Riverside County warrant connected to another criminal case.
Separate Grand Theft Charges Linked to Coachella
Newly released court documents reveal that Riverside County prosecutors charged Lavie in April with felony grand theft. Investigators allege she stole more than $11,000 worth of luxury property during the 2025 Coachella Music Festival.
According to prosecutors, Lavie failed to appear for her scheduled May arraignment, prompting a judge to issue a $20,000 arrest warrant.
Authorities allege the stolen property included:
- A Rolex watch valued at approximately $8,600
- Louis Vuitton Aviator sunglasses worth about $700
- A Louis Vuitton cardholder valued at roughly $1,800
Investigators said the items belonged to a man who had invited Lavie to stay with him at an Airbnb in Indio during the music festival.
Surveillance Footage Allegedly Captured Theft
According to investigators, Lavie and the alleged victim argued before she reportedly left the Airbnb. Authorities claim she then removed the luxury items from an unlocked Tesla Cybertruck before departing.
Detectives said surveillance cameras at the Airbnb captured the alleged theft, allowing investigators to identify Lavie.
Police also stated she had become a suspect in another reported theft at the same property, though additional details about that investigation have not been released.
As of Thursday afternoon, court records indicated Lavie had not yet been booked into Riverside County, and no in-custody arraignment had been scheduled.
Prosecutors Allege Dating App Burglary Scheme
Lavie’s latest arrest comes while she is already facing multiple felony charges in Los Angeles County.
Prosecutors allege she spent years using dating apps and “Sugar Daddy” websites to build relationships with wealthy older men and younger women before gaining access to their homes.
Once inside, authorities claim she stole cash, gold, luxury designer goods, credit cards, and other valuables from victims in Westlake Village, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and Beverly Hills.
Lavie has pleaded not guilty to six felony charges, including:
- Two counts of first-degree residential burglary
- Two counts of grand theft
- Two counts involving unauthorized use of personal identifying information
When announcing the case, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman alleged that Lavie exploited the trust she developed through online relationships to commit the crimes.
Additional Legal Challenges Ahead
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department previously released photographs of luxury vehicles investigators said Lavie drove, including a white Mercedes-Benz coupe and a black Porsche SUV, while asking the public for information.
Separately, reports indicate that Lavie’s fiancé, entrepreneur Stephen Cloobeck, was arrested in an unrelated case involving allegations that he attempted to discourage witnesses from testifying against her. That matter is separate from the charges Lavie currently faces.
If convicted on all six felony counts in the Los Angeles County case, Lavie could face up to 11 years and eight months in state prison.
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