Why it's trending
The immediate trigger is Lavie's Tuesday night arrest in Beverly Hills and the judge's decision to revoke her bail after she allegedly removed her ankle monitor. The story is drawing intense search interest because it combines an influencer/OnlyFans persona, dating-app crimes, a wealthy victim list, a Coachella theft allegation, and the separate arrest of a billionaire tied to the case.
Los Angeles influencer Adva Lavie -- known also as Mia Ventura -- is back behind bars after police arrested her Tuesday night in Beverly Hills. Fox News reports that the 28-year-old allegedly removed the ankle monitor she wore while awaiting trial on felony burglary charges. A judge revoked her release, ordered her held without bail, and set a bail review for Friday in Van Nuys.
The arrest story is cross-verified by ABC7, which says she was booked on a felony-level charge and due in court Thursday. However, that outlet notes the charges are broader than burglary: prosecutors allege that from 2023 to 2025 Lavie used dating apps and friendships to rob, steal and extort wealthy older men and younger women. KTLA's headline calls her an 'OnlyFans model accused of stealing from her dates,' a detail Fox and ABC7 do not emphasize. Los Angeles County DA Nathan Hochman said in March, '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.'
The timeline shows a pattern of alleged offending and legal complications. She was ordered to stand trial in March on six felony counts, then charged in April with grand theft for allegedly stealing $11,000 in luxury items at Coachella. She failed to appear at a May arraignment, prompting a $20,000 warrant. In a twist, May also brought the arrest of billionaire Stephen Cloobeck, who authorities say tried to keep at least two victims from testifying against Lavie; ABC7 reports he turned himself in on an outstanding felony warrant.
The case has become a flashpoint for concerns about dating-app safety, pretrial monitoring, and witness intimidation. The judge's decision to revoke Lavie's release after the alleged ankle-monitor tampering could influence how other courts handle high-profile defendants. The next dates to watch are Friday's bail review hearing in Van Nuys and any proceedings in Riverside County, where she has not yet been booked or arraigned. Her attorney declined to comment.
Timeline
- Ordered to stand trial
Lavie was ordered to stand trial on six felony charges in Los Angeles; she pleaded not guilty and was released with an ankle monitor, according to ABC7.
- New Coachella theft charge
Riverside County prosecutors charged her with felony grand theft for allegedly stealing more than $11,000 in luxury items during the 2025 Coachella Music Festival, per Fox News.
- Missed arraignment and witness intimidation arrest
Lavie failed to appear for her arraignment, leading to a $20,000 warrant. Separately, billionaire Stephen Cloobeck surrendered on a felony warrant for alleged dissuading or intimidating witnesses in her case, ABC7 reported.
- Rearrested in Beverly Hills
Lavie was arrested again. Fox News says authorities allege she removed her ankle monitor. A judge revoked bail and set a Friday review hearing.
Questions people ask
Why was Adva Lavie arrested again?
Fox News reports authorities say she removed the ankle monitor she was required to wear while awaiting trial. A judge revoked her release, ordered her held without bail, and set a bail review for Friday. ABC7 adds she was also booked on a new felony-level charge.
What is Lavie accused of doing?
Prosecutors allege she used dating apps from 2023 to 2025 to target wealthy older men and younger women, then robbed, stole from, or extorted them. She also faces a separate Riverside County grand theft charge for allegedly stealing more than $11,000 in luxury items during Coachella 2025.
Who is Stephen Cloobeck and why was he arrested?
Stephen Cloobeck is a billionaire and former California gubernatorial candidate. ABC7 reports he was arrested in May after turning himself in on an outstanding felony warrant for alleged violation of dissuading or intimidating a witness or victim. A criminal complaint accused him of trying to prevent at least two victims from testifying against Lavie, with whom he was romantically involved.
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