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Playboy Model's Dating Scheme Duped 'Older' Men on Apps: Cops

2025-10-13 Entertainment
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Investigation into Alleged Dating App Theft Scheme by Social Media Figure

Learn the legal theories—from larceny to potential federal fraud—police might use against a woman accused of robbing wealthy men met online, and review her calculated defense strategy.

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  • Police issued a special bulletin seeking information regarding Adva Lavi, who allegedly targets older men via dating apps for residential burglaries.
  • Evidence includes alleged theft of credit cards from fellow panelists during a podcast appearance and subsequent luxury purchases under an alias.
  • Legal analysis suggests potential state charges (larceny, burglary) and federal charges (wire fraud) if interstate activity or high value is involved.
  • The suspect claims she is the victim of a conspiracy orchestrated by a powerful person she offended.

This segment details the public investigation into Adva Lavi, also known as Mia Ventura, following an LA County Sheriff's Department bulletin regarding serial property theft. Trial attorney Adante Pointer examines the specific criminal charges that may apply based on allegations involving dating app scams, credit card misuse, and international theft, alongside the challenges police face in securing cooperation from potentially embarrassed victims.

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An Israeli soldier turned Playboy model and "Penthouse Pet" is under investigation in Los Angeles for allegedly using dating apps to rob wealthy older men. Police have issued a special bulletin as more victims come forward, but she claims it's a giant conspiracy. Trial attorney Adante Pointer joins Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber to discuss the allegations, her response, and the legal implications. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit https://wildgrain.com/sidebar and use code “SIDEBAR” at checkout to receive $30 your first box + free croissants for life! Become a Law&Crime YouTube Member for Exclusive Perks: https://bit.ly/LCMembersOnly Subscribe to Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/LawAndCrimeNetwork Become a Sponsor of Law&Crime's Leading Shows: https://lawandcrime.com/sales/ Listen to Law&Crime's Sidebar Podcast on Apple & Spotify: Apple: https://apple.co/3wMgRgB Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3wITe7b Host: Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweber LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: Head of Social Media and YouTube Operations - Vanessa Bein Head of Sales - Sam Goldberg Senior Producer - Savannah Williamson Senior Producer - Juliana Battaglia Technical Producer - Nick McGeough Video Editing - Michael Deininger, Christina O’Shea, Jay Cruz Guest Booking - Diane Kaye & Alyssa Fisher Detective Lopez Lost Hills Station 818-878-1808 Detective Marsh LAPD 818-374-9500 Crime Stoppers 800-222-TIPS (8477) #Playboy #LosAngeles #LawAndCrime STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5 Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletter Read Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2Iqo Submit Tips to Law&Crime: [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries, Please Contact: [email protected] For Licensing Inquiries, Please Contact: [email protected] LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrime Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetwork TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrime LAW&CRIME NETWORK PODCASTS: https://lawandcrime.com/podcasts/ SUBSCRIBE TO ALL OF LAW&CRIME NETWORK YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LawAndCrime/ BodyCam: https://www.youtube.com/@lawandcrimebodycam Trials: https://www.youtube.com/@lawandcrimetrials Investigates: https://www.youtube.com/@LawAndCrimeInvestigates Scandal: https://www.youtube.com/@scandalousnews

Top Comments (10)

@blainedavid9115 2025-10-13

If you an older rich man on dating apps going after women like this you bare some responsibility.

502 63 replies
@mercedesmartin3975 2025-10-13

She honestly looks scary

438 18 replies
@Bathsheba19 2025-10-14

It doesn’t matter whether she’s pretty or not, why do elder men think and believe that a younger woman is genuinely interested in them for them??

370 55 replies
@ChickenLeg-McGee 2025-10-13

If you go on any dating app and bring home a stranger, you are asking for it. I will never get over how we went from, "Don't talk to strangers" to "Let's download apps and tell strangers where we live."

361 24 replies
@killingsley 2025-10-13

Wisdom doesn't always come with old age

341 8 replies
@tcfutures 2025-10-14

End this “influencer” culture…

253 7 replies
@KarsonsChannel 2025-10-14

Kicked out of 109 sugar daddies’ houses

227 8 replies
@1nfamousOn3 2025-10-13

No one’s talking about the possibility that these weren’t actual dates but rather “pay for play?”😉

122 2 replies
@SRR0247 2025-10-16

"I'm so shocked", said NO ONE!

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