A former Milford resident, Marc Anthony Alexander, has pleaded guilty to fraud and firearm offenses, according to an announcement from David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut. The plea was entered before U.S. District Judge Sarah F. Russell in New Haven.
Court documents show that in 2022, a business called Traveling Graces, LLC was registered in Connecticut with Melanie Ham as its registered agent and "Dr. Marc Anthony Alexander" as its manager. Between July and December 2023, Alexander and Ham misled a Connecticut resident—whom Alexander met on a dating app—into believing Traveling Graces was seeking investors for a legitimate venture. The victim gave them two bank checks totaling $167,000, which were used by Alexander and Ham for personal purposes.
In May 2024, Alexander reportedly claimed to be an FBI agent when speaking with an employee at his residential community. He wore clothing identifying him as an FBI agent, displayed a fake badge, and carried a Hellcat 9mm pistol in a holster.
Alexander pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud—a charge carrying up to 20 years in prison—and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon—which carries up to 15 years in prison. No sentencing date has been set.
His criminal history includes previous convictions for fraud-related offenses. In April 2017, he received an eight-year federal prison sentence for involvement in schemes that defrauded the U.S. Postal Service of more than $300,000 through theft and negotiation of postal money orders and another scheme involving fraudulent vehicle sales that cost lenders over $1 million. He was released from federal custody in February 2023.
While on supervised release after his release from prison, Alexander faced additional legal trouble: he was arrested by Stamford Police in February 2024 on charges including operating under the influence and driving without insurance or proper license status. In November 2024, he allegedly used falsified bank statements to buy a vehicle from a Massachusetts dealership; he also violated probation terms by reporting false addresses, leaving Connecticut without permission, and opening multiple new lines of credit.
Alexander has been held in federal custody since January 13, 2025. On February 26 of that year he was sentenced to two years' imprisonment for violating supervised release conditions.
Melanie Ham pleaded guilty on November 19, 2025 to conspiracy to commit wire fraud; she is awaiting sentencing.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is conducting the investigation into this case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Ray Miller is prosecuting the matter.
