Stephen Cloobeck, 64-year-old billionaire and founder of the Diamond Resorts International network, stated that he intends to move forward with his marriage to Adva Lavie, a 28-year-old model currently under investigation for fraud against wealthy men at Califórnia. “The wedding is still on, the date is now a secret”, declared the tycoon to the vehicle California Post, indicating that the ceremony will be held in an undisclosed location.
The couple had publicly announced a wedding scheduled for June 18 on Jerusalém in early 2026, but the celebration was postponed after Lavie was arrested and sentenced to wear an electronic ankle bracelet by Califórnia’s court. The restriction prevents her from leaving the US state, complicating any international travel plans for the nuptial ceremony.
Acusações against the bride and legal proceedings
Adva Lavie, known professionally as Mia Ventura Shoshana or simply Shana, faces six serious charges before the Californian Justiça. The prosecution alleges that she used dating apps to seduce older, financially independent men in upscale neighborhoods like Beverly Hills and West Hollywood between 2023 and 2025.
Formal charges include:
- Dois crimes of qualified theft
- Dois qualified burglary crimes
- Dois crimes of unauthorized use of personal information
Conviction in all cases could result in up to 11 years in prison. Promotores describe Lavie’s strategy as systematic: she identified men considered “vulnerable” and financially well-off, established relationships through digital dating platforms and subsequently stole valuable objects from their homes.
Obstáculos cool for the ceremony
Lavie has repeatedly appeared in Los Angeles’s court since November, seeking the removal of the electronic ankle bracelet that limits his freedom of movement. Sem court approval to remove the monitoring device, any travel abroad remains unfeasible. The lack of clarity regarding the wedding date suggests that Cloobeck is awaiting a favorable court ruling before publicly confirming the details of the ceremony. Até At this time, no judge has granted the request for release from electronic monitoring.
Quem is Stephen Cloobeck
Nascido at Los Angeles, Cloobeck is the founder and owner of Diamond Resorts International, a large-scale hospitality company specializing in the operation and design of luxury resorts. The businessman served as an important donor to Partido Democrata and has a history of active participation in philanthropic causes.
In 2021, Cloobeck had already faced similar controversies when he sued his ex-girlfriend Stefanie Gurzanski. According to the legal action, Gurzanski took advantage of Cloobeck’s luxurious lifestyle and exclusive properties to produce sensual content that was later shared on his OnlyFans account, causing damage to the billionaire’s reputation.
Histórico matrimonial and background of Lavie
Adva Lavie was previously married to Edan Ives, an actor in the porn industry. In correspondence addressed to the court, Ives described the couple’s lifestyle as “unconventional and full of sex”, stating that they both practiced non-monogamous relationships.
Criada on Jerusalém, Lavie claims to have served on Exército Israelense. Conforme information in her professional profile, she worked as a flight attendant for an international airline, including a first class role. The profile describes her as “charismatic” and notes that her “ideal partner would be someone with a good sense of humor, intelligent, motivated and fit.”