Security Training Company Owner Indicted in Tennessee
Lee Coleman, Jr., a 40-year-old resident of Antioch, Tennessee, has been hit with a federal indictment for his alleged role in a multi-million dollar fraud scheme. According to the indictment, Coleman, who operated several security training companies, including International Executive Services LLC, Advancement Solutions LLC, and RLC Enterprises, duped thousands of victims into paying registration fees, application fees, and training fees.
The indictment, which was announced by Acting U.S. Attorney David Rivera, charges Coleman with wire fraud, mail fraud, credit card fraud, and aggravated identity theft. The scheme, which allegedly took place between 2006 and 2010, saw Coleman fraudulently induce payments from victims by falsely representing that they would receive training in areas including counter-terrorism, counter-assault, and special operations.
Many of the victims, including military veterans, paid fees exceeding $3,000, only to be left with nothing. Coleman, however, used a large portion of these funds to pay for personal expenses. The indictment alleges that over 2,500 victims were fraudulently induced into paying a total of at least $1,000,000 in fees.
If convicted, Coleman faces up to 25 years in prison for each count of wire fraud and mail fraud, as well as 20 years in prison for each count of credit card fraud. He also faces an additional two-year mandatory sentence for aggravated identity theft, as well as possible fines and the forfeiture of property derived from or used in violation of the offenses charged.
The case was investigated by the United States Secret Service and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, with additional assistance provided by the United States Postal Inspection Service and Metro-Nashville Police Department. The United States is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney William F. Abely.
An indictment is merely an accusation and is not evidence of guilt. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
Key Facts
- State: Tennessee
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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