There’s no way of knowing whether Anthony Strangis has a mental health problem or not. According to the documentary Strangis, who had a $350,000 bond, was unable to pay it and spent the best part of a year in prison.

Strangis had already admitted his guilt by the time he pleaded guilty and was punished.

Melngailis claimed that just as Strangis was leaving prison, she was returning to Riker’s to serve the remainder of her term of three and a half months.

However, “Bad Vegan” ultimately showed that Strangis is a free man who has moved on with his life.

Many of the people interviewed for the film were also wary about this reality.

Some former colleagues believe that ladies everywhere should be aware of his proclivities and should avoid giving him money, while others believe he is a public safety risk who should not be allowed to scam anybody else.

Even at the end of the series, a phone call between Melngailis and Strangis after she was freed from prison hinted that the two weren’t quite done with each other.

Anthony Strangis is not listed on the Wikipedia official page. His name, along with his criminal background, is listed on his wife’s Wikipedia page.

Anthony has a history of gambling and criminal activity. He also included his wife in a few of his robberies. He is a convicted conman who was born on September 10th, 1972.

He is the ex-husband of Pure Food and Wine creator Sarma Melngailis, as well as a convicted conman who pleaded guilty to grand larceny, a plot to defraud, and criminal tax fraud in 2017.

He spent over a year in prison on remand after being detained alongside Sarma in May of 2016.

Since being released from prison in May 2017, Anthony has kept a modest profile.

Anthony Strangis previously married Sarma Melngailis, who is now his ex-wife. After nearly six years of marriage, their divorce was finalized two months later in August 2018.

 

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Sarma accused her ex-husband of assaulting her mentally, physically, and sexually throughout their relationship during their 2017 trial.

She also claims he encouraged her to bankrupt her thriving vegan business.

Sarma co-founded and co-owned the popular New York City restaurants Pure Food and Wine and One Lucky Duck.

Her company was forced to close in 2015 after getting numerous complaints.

Moving on, Sarma was charged with fraud in 2016 and was found guilty in 2017. Sarma and her husband, Anthony, were both arrested in Sevierville, Tennessee in 2016.

She pleaded guilty in 2017 to stealing over $200k and was sentenced to four months in prison. She divorced her husband Anthony later that year.