Influencer accused of targeting wealthy dating app matches back behind bars
A Los Angeles influencer accused of targeting wealthy victims before stealing from them is back behind bars after authorities said she allegedly removed her ankle monitor while awaiting trial.Adva Lavie, 28, who also goes by Mia Ventura, was arrested Tuesday night in Beverly Hills just months after she was released on electronic monitoring while awaiting trial on felony burglary charges.Prosecutors said Lavie violated the conditions of her release by allegedly removing the electronic monitor she was ordered to wear. A judge has since revoked her release, ordered her held without bail and scheduled a bail review hearing for Friday in Van Nuys.Court records also show Lavie was arrested on an outstanding Riverside County warrant in a separate grand theft case.NEARLY 1 IN 12 DEFENDANTS ON ANKLE MONITORS IN CHICAGO HAVE GONE AWOL, AUTHORITIES SAYNewly obtained court records show Riverside County prosecutors charged Lavie in April with felony grand theft after accusing her of stealing more than $11,000 in luxury items during the 2025 Coachella Music Festival.Prosecutors said Lavie failed to appear for her scheduled May arraignment, prompting a judge to issue a $20,000 arrest warrant.
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Adva Lavie, also known as Mia Ventura, is a 28‑year‑old influencer from Los Angeles. She is accused of meeting wealthy people on dating apps and then stealing from them. While waiting for trial, she was released but had to wear an ankle monitor, a device that shows where she is. Police say she removed the monitor, so a judge canceled her release and ordered her held without bail. She now faces serious charges called felony burglary, which means she is accused of illegally entering homes to take property.
Why it matters
This case shows how some people use dating apps to trick others for money. It reminds users to be careful when meeting strangers online.
- Who is Adva Lavie?
- She is a 28‑year‑old Los Angeles influencer also known as Mia Ventura.
- Why was she sent back to jail?
- She allegedly removed her ankle monitor while awaiting trial, violating release conditions.
- What charges does she face?
- She faces felony burglary charges for allegedly stealing from wealthy dating app matches.
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