In the heart of Southern California, a string of audacious burglaries has drawn the attention of law enforcement and the public alike, placing a spotlight on a woman who, until recently, was known more for her glamorous modeling career than for criminal allegations. Adva Lavie, a 28-year-old model who has graced the pages of Playboy and Penthouse and claims to be the first top Israeli OnlyFans model, now stands accused of targeting elderly men through social media dating platforms and burglarizing their homes across Los Angeles County.
According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Lavie has allegedly been involved in a series of residential burglaries, using her online presence and charm to gain the trust of her victims. Authorities say she would pose as a girlfriend or companion to elderly men, then capitalize on their trust to access and steal from their residences. As of October 8, 2025, at least ten men in Malibu and throughout Los Angeles County have come forward as victims, but detectives believe there could be more who have not yet spoken up.
The Sheriff’s Department released a detailed description of Lavie, hoping to encourage additional victims to come forward. She is described as approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing around 104 to 105 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Lavie is known to drive a black Porsche SUV and a white Mercedes-Benz sedan, vehicles that have become part of her signature appearance in the Los Angeles social scene. She also operates under several aliases, including Mia Ventura, Shoshana, and Shana, making her harder to track and identify.
Law enforcement’s public appeal was not just about catching a suspect—it was a warning to potential victims. Authorities cautioned the public never to send money to strangers before meeting them in person and to avoid inviting people they have only met online back to their homes. These warnings are especially pertinent in affluent areas like Los Angeles and Miami, where similar crimes have become more common in recent years.
Lavie’s alleged criminal activities extend beyond the burglaries of elderly men. According to KTLA, Michael Sartain, host of the “Access Vegas” podcast, recounted an incident during a special election night show where Lavie, as a guest, allegedly stole credit cards and cash from all the female panelists’ purses. “She got up at the 45-minute mark, and she was gone for 45 minutes and just went through everyone’s bag,” Sartain told KTLA. One of the victims, Eden Lynn, confirmed that her credit cards, IDs, and cash were stolen. Lynn tracked attempted charges on her American Express card, including a costly appointment at a Beverly Hills salon booked under the alias Mia Ventura. Lynn managed to contact the salon and the stylist, confirming that the appointment was indeed made using one of Lavie’s known aliases and providing further evidence of her modus operandi.
Lavie’s reputation for theft is not limited to the United States. Adult film star Codey Steele described an incident in France, where Lavie was part of a group flown in for an event organized by an L.A.-based party company. While the group was staying at an Airbnb, Steele said Lavie stole luxury items from him and others. French authorities intervened, and after an investigation, Lavie was compelled to return all the stolen goods. “She decided to pretty much rob basically every person in that group, essentially anything marked with a designer label,” Steele told KTLA.
Perhaps most troubling are reports that Lavie has threatened her victims to keep them from going to the police. Sartain told KTLA that Lavie would threaten to file false sexual assault charges or claim that the men had offered her money for sex. These threats, according to Sartain, were designed to intimidate and silence those she had stolen from, further complicating the efforts of law enforcement to build a case and encourage victims to come forward.
Despite the mounting allegations, Lavie was not in custody as of the evening of October 8, 2025. Jail records indicate she was arrested in May 2025 on a felony charge and subsequently bonded out, but it remains unclear if that arrest was directly related to the current burglary investigation. The ambiguity surrounding her legal status and the open nature of the investigation have only fueled public curiosity and concern.
Lavie’s side of the story, however, is a sharp contrast to the allegations. In a statement to The Daily Mail, she claimed that the accusations were “all new” to her and that she had just woken up to the news. She suggested that she was being targeted by a conspiracy involving powerful individuals. “I think when you probably hang out with someone really powerful and someone really connected, if you piss them off, it’s problematic because they can really f*** you over,” Lavie said, implying that the charges might be a form of retaliation from influential figures she had crossed paths with.
Her notoriety is not limited to her alleged crimes. Lavie’s modeling career and social media presence have made her a recognizable figure in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Michael Sartain noted that Lavie had been a regular at charity events and clubs in both cities for years, further entrenching her in the local nightlife and social scenes. Her claim to be the first top Israeli OnlyFans model has added another layer to her public persona, blurring the lines between celebrity and infamy.
Law enforcement continues to urge anyone who may have been victimized by Lavie to contact the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station. Detectives believe that due to her use of multiple aliases and her extensive social network, there may be more victims who have yet to come forward. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are determined to piece together the full scope of Lavie’s alleged activities.
As the case unfolds, it serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with online dating and social media connections, particularly for vulnerable individuals. The intersection of glamour, deception, and crime in this case has captivated the public, leaving many to wonder just how deep the story goes—and how many more victims there might be.
For now, Adva Lavie’s story is a cautionary tale for the digital age, where trust can be easily exploited and appearances can be deceiving. The search for answers—and justice—continues.