A model from California is set to face trial amid allegations that she lured affluent older men through dating apps under the guise of being their girlfriend, only to steal from them to support her opulent lifestyle.

Adva Lavie, a 27-year-old from Los Angeles, is accused of targeting wealthy men online, portraying herself as a “girlfriend or companion.” Reportedly, she would arrive in a Porsche and proceed to loot their homes of money, credit cards, and luxury designer goods.

Authorities have linked at least five victims to this purported scam, with more than ten additional individuals coming forward recently. The investigation suggests the scheme may extend beyond California, potentially involving international victims as well.

On Monday, a judge determined there was sufficient evidence to proceed with a full criminal trial, leading to Lavie facing six felony charges in total.

The charges include two counts of using personal identifying information without authorization, two counts of grand theft, one count of first-degree residential burglary with an occupant present, and one count of first-degree residential burglary.

Back in December, Lavie, who previously worked as an adult entertainer, pleaded not guilty to all the charges against her.

‘This ruling means the evidence in this case will now be presented before a jury,’ Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman said in Wednesday’s news release.

‘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,’ he added.

California model and adult performer Adva Lavie (pictured), 27, will officially face trial after a judge ruled there was enough evidence

Lavie is accused of luring rich men on dating apps across LA County and posing as a ‘girlfriend’ before burglarizing their homes of cash, credit cards and high-end designer items

Lavie (pictured) was held to answer on a total of six felony counts on Monday, including burglary and extortion

‘Her ability to deceptively influence others, whether in person or online, has now come to an end.’

Lavie is scheduled to be arraigned April 6 at the Van Nuys Courthouse and has since been released on an ankle monitor, with orders to stay away from the named victims. 

If convicted on all counts, she faces up to 11 years and eight months in state prison. 

‘Our office is committed to holding accountable anyone who uses deception and manipulation to prey on others,’ Hochman added.

Lavie – who has appeared in ‘Playboy’ and ‘Penthouse Pet’ and claims to be the first top Israeli OnlyFans model – is accused of running her scheme from 2023 to 2025.

The case stems from alleged incidents involving at least five victims across Los Angeles County. Authorities say the number of victims has only continued to grow since her arrest.

Prosecutors allege she built online relationships with older men and younger women to target victims across Westlake Village, West Hollywood, Los Angeles and Beverly Hills, gaining access to their homes and, in some cases, their financial accounts. 

She allegedly arrived to meet with them in upscale cars – alternating between a black Porsche Macan SUV and a white Mercedes coupe – presenting herself as a successful international model, according to detectives. 

Lavie (pictured)has appeared in ‘Playboy’ and ‘Penthouse Pet’ magazines and claims to be the first top Israeli OnlyFans model

In a press release, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman (pictured) said: ‘Her ability to deceptively influence others, whether in person or online, has now come to an end’

Lavie allegedly arrived to meet with her victims in upscale cars – alternating between a black Porsche Macan SUV and a white Mercedes coupe

But authorities say the allegations could extend beyond Southern California, with reports surfacing in Nevada, Florida, and overseas in France and Italy.

In October, Lavie told The Daily Mail she believed she’d fallen victim to a shadowy conspiracy: ‘I think when you probably hang out with someone really powerful and someone really connected, if you p*** them off, it’s problematic because they can really f*** you over.’

Meanwhile, several accusers have said Lavie’s carefully curated public image – posing with luxury cars, designer clothing and jet skis on international trips – played a key role in gaining their trust. 

Lingerie model Amber Karis Bassick said she thought she was accepting an innocent invitation when Lavie offered her a trip to Ibiza for a so-called content-creation getaway. 

‘I thought that was really nice of her and sweet, and it’d be a lot of fun,’ she said. 

Bassick, believing Lavie to be financially stable and well-connected, was stunned when she arrived in Spain to find the hotel room unpaid, leaving her to foot the bill, according to The Los Angeles Times.

The model said she was later pressured to cover additional expenses after Lavie claimed her credit card wasn’t working.

What followed, she said, was a disturbing pattern: Lavie allegedly stayed out all night for several days in a row, persuading men to pay for food, transportation and other costs – and, when they weren’t looking, would snap photos of their credit cards. 

Authorities said reports of allegations against Lavie have surfaced in Nevada, Florida, and overseas in France and Italy

Lingerie model Amber Karis Bassick (pictured) said Lavie invited her on a trip, but when she arrived, she found the hotel room unpaid, leaving her to foot the bill

Accusers said Lavie’s carefully curated public image – posing with luxury cars, designer clothing and trips – played a key role in gaining their trust

Bassick said she became more and more uncomfortable as Lavie appeared fixated on milking cash and personal information from the men they met. 

‘I thought this trip was a girl’s trip to make content, but for [Lavie,] the whole trip was just to use me to attract her next victims,’ Bassick said. ‘All she wanted to do was hunt for rich older men.’ 

She said she ultimately decided to leave the hotel, worried for her safety and disturbed by Lavie’s behavior. 

‘She doesn’t eat anything. She runs on zero sleep. I don’t know how she exists. It’s scary to me,’ Bassick told the outlet.

Other claims surfaced publicly after Lavie appeared on the Access Vegas podcast in November, where she spoke confidently on cryptocurrency, geopolitics and US politics.

At one point, she said: ‘Having a strong masculine leader to the United States is so important, because a lot of countries are watching the US.’

‘We are the most important country in the world and everybody knows that,’ she added. ‘I’m so lucky to be living in this country.’

But podcast host Michael Sartain later revealed that twice, Lavie left her microphone and disappeared from the studio for extended periods during filming. 

While filming a podcast in November, several guests said that they found their credit cards and cash missing after Lavie disappeared from the studio

Bassick (pictured) said Lavie only appeared fixated on milking cash and personal information from the men they met during the trip

Law enforcement officials said that Lavie has used multiple aliases, including Mia Ventura, Shoshana and Shana

Sartain also said she had been a regular presence at charity events in Los Angeles and Las Vegas clubs, and was allegedly known to intimidate her victims to prevent them from talking to police, according to KTLA News.

After the episode, several guests discovered that credit cards and cash were missing from their belongings. Guest Eden Lynn told The Times that two of her credit cards and $400 in cash were gone. 

Weeks later, Lynn said she noticed unauthorized charges on her American Express card from a Beverly Hills hair salon. When she contacted the salon, she was told the appointment had been made under the name ‘Mia Ventura.’

The salon later provided screenshots from a FaceTime consultation that Lynn said showed Lavie. Lynn canceled her credit cards but did not report the incident to police. 

Another podcast guest, social media influencer Alena Weigi, said she also discovered one of her credit cards missing after the show.

Law enforcement officials say Lavie has used multiple aliases – including Mia Ventura, Shoshana and Shana – and has presented different personal histories depending on the situation. 

Investigators also allege she targeted high-end items, focusing on designer goods and cash rather than low-value property, and that the pattern was repeated across her multiple victims.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office charged Lavie on November 4, though she surrendered two days later. 

The podcast host said that Lavie (pictured) was allegedly known to intimidate her victims to prevent them from talking to police

If convicted on all counts, Lavie faces up to 11 years and eight months in state prison

Lavie served two years in the IDF before working as a flight attendant for an Israeli airline, a job she lost during the COVID-19 pandemic

In 2022, a former Israel Defense Forces soldier known as Mia Ventura was announced as a new member of the subscription-based platform HoneyDrip.com.

She had served two years in the IDF before working as a flight attendant for an Israeli airline, a job she lost during the COVID-19 pandemic.

It was then that she built a substantial social media following through her international travels, though has since deleted or restricted many accounts after the charges were filed.