A Los Angeles model accused of meeting men online and committing burglaries has been charged with six felonies.
Adva Lavie, also known as Mia Ventura, was ordered to testify on two counts of unauthorized use of personally identifiable information, two counts of grand larceny, one count of first-degree residential burglary with someone present and one count of first-degree residential burglary.
She has previously pleaded not guilty to all charges.
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“This ruling means the evidence in this case will now be presented to the jury,” said Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman. “At her trial, we will prove beyond a reasonable doubt that this defendant used trust built through online relationships to enter and steal from victims’ homes. Her ability to deceptively influence others, whether in person or online, is now over. Our office is committed to holding accountable anyone who uses deception and manipulation to prey on others.”
Ravi is scheduled to go on trial April 6 in Van Nuys. She was released on an ankle monitor and ordered to stay away from the designated victim.
Detectives said Ravi used dating apps and developed friendships to rob, steal and extort wealthy older men and young women in Westlake Village, West Hollywood, Los Angeles and Beverly Hills.
They said she posed as a girlfriend or traveling companion and then stole cash, credit cards and high-end designer items.
If convicted on all counts, Ravi faces a maximum sentence of more than 11 years in state prison.
