She allegedly scammed rich L.A. 'sugar daddies' by exploiting their great weakness

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Set us as preferred Los Angeles is known for outlandish schemes targeting the rich.But the allegations facing Adva Lavie are unusual.The social media influencer is accused of targeting older men across L.A.County through dating apps and social media platforms, posing as their girlfriend before robbing their homes.She has denied the allegations.

At the same time, more men have come forward to make allegations against her.The case has been marked by twists and turns, including a connection to a one-time candidate for California governor.Her attorney says Lavie suffered from years of abuse.Instead of using traditional dating apps, the attorney said, she was on “sugar daddy websites” where the men paid for control.Lavie — who authorities say also goes by the names Mia Ventura, Shoshana and Shana — was arrested earlier this year and is accused of luring wealthy older men and younger women into dates before robbing, stealing from and extorting them in the tony haunts of Westlake Village, West Hollywood and Beverly Hills.She is facing trial on two counts of grand theft and two counts of first-degree residential burglary from incidents in L.A.

County.She has pleaded not guilty to the charges that could result in a prison sentence of more than 11 years.She was arrested again last week after a Riverside County caper in which she allegedly stole a man’s Rolex and luxury Louis Vuitton accessories and drove off in his Tesla Cybertruck.

During that arrest, Beverly Hills officers learned she had removed her court-ordered GPS monitoring ankle bracelet, leading her to be jailed.Between 2023 and 2025, Lavie allegedly used dating apps and developed relationships to steal from wealthy older men and younger women in Westlake Village, West Hollywood, Los Angeles and Beverly Hills, the Los Angeles County District Attorney said earlier th...