Virginia job training manager pleads guilty after using fake documents to steal nearly three million dollars in veteran education funds

When veterans sign up for job training programs, they’re counting on guidance, support, and most importantly—integrity.

But one man in Virginia used that trust to line his own pockets, and now he’s facing serious prison time for it.

Millions Stolen Through Fake Job Offers and Forged Paperwork

Jeffrey Williams, 37, from Alexandria, Virginia, worked as a career services manager at a school that specialized in training military veterans—particularly in cybersecurity.

On paper, his job was to help these men and women transition into meaningful careers after service.

But behind the scenes, he was running a scheme that funneled nearly $3 million in federal money into the wrong hands.

From mid-2022 through spring 2024, Williams used fake documents to trick the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) into paying tuition money the school didn’t actually earn.

He whipped up fake job offer letters, made up certifications, and even forged veterans’ signatures, all to make it look like former service members were landing jobs and progressing in their careers—when they weren’t.

At Least 189 Veterans Used as Pawns

According to the investigation, Williams helped submit hundreds of phony records to the VA, involving at least 189 veterans.

The goal?

To convince the government that these vets had completed the program and found employment—so the school could cash in on tuition payments.

In reality, those jobs didn’t exist, and many of the veterans likely had no idea their names were being used.

Guilty Plea and What Comes Next

Williams has now pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud.

That charge alone carries a potential maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison.

It will ultimately be up to a district court judge to decide his fate, taking into account federal sentencing guidelines and various other legal factors.

Government Cracks Down on VA Fraud

The case is being handled by the VA’s Office of Inspector General, which continues to dig into how widespread the fraud may be.

Prosecutors from the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia are working together to bring the case to a close.

A Warning About Accountability

This incident serves as a stark reminder: fraud against veterans doesn’t just hurt taxpayers—it undermines the trust and support systems that returning service members depend on.

With sentencing still to come, many will be watching closely to see what kind of justice is served.