All Investigations Documents

September 30, 2020 |  Investigations Press Release

Michigan man sentenced to six years in prison for Amtrak ticket fraud scheme

For Immediate Release September 30, 2020   DETROIT — A Milan man was sentenced to 72 months in federal prison on September 25, 2020, after an… Read more
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September 30, 2020 |  Investigations Press Release

Amtrak OIG-supported investigation leads to prison time, $1.2 million restitution order for health care fraud scheme and tax evasion

For Immediate Release September 30, 2020   Portland, Ore. — A Springfield woman who owned several durable medical equipment stores in Oregon was… Read more
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September 29, 2020 |  Investigations Press Release

Amtrak OIG-supported investigation leads to prison time, $28 million restitution order for health care fraud scheme

For Immediate Release September 29, 2020   SANTA ANA, Calif. — A San Gabriel Valley man was sentenced today to 34 months in federal prison… Read more
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September 15, 2020 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE TERMINATED FOR ENGAGING IN OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT WHILE ON SICK LEAVE AND LEAVE FOR UNION BUSINESS

A Boilermaker/Welder, based in Beech Grove, Indiana, violated Amtrak policies by engaging in outside employment to work for his own companies while… Read more
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OIG-WS-2020-345

September 09, 2020 |  Investigative Summaries

MARKETER PLEADS GUILTY TO ILLEGAL REMUNERATIONS RELATED TO HEALTH CARE FRAUD

Joseph Kieffer, a marketer from Los Angeles, California, pleaded guilty on July 20, 2020, in U.S. District Court, Central District of California, to… Read more
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OIG-WS-2020-342

September 09, 2020 |  Investigative Summaries

MECHANICAL INSPECTOR RESIGNS AFTER POSTING OFFENSIVE IMAGES ON SOCIAL MEDIA

A Mechanical Inspector based in Beech Grove, Indiana, violated Amtrak policies by posting images and material characterized as disturbing, offensive… Read more
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OIG-WS-2020-343

September 09, 2020 |  Investigative Summaries

DOCTOR PLEADS GUILTY IN HEALTH CARE INSURANCE FRAUD SCHEME

Babar Iqbal, a doctor from Los Angeles, California, and owner of Riverside Regional Surgery Center, pleaded guilty on June 10, 2020, in Superior… Read more
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OIG-WS-2020-341

August 31, 2020 |  Investigative Summaries

DOCTOR SENTENCED TO 27 MONTHS IN PRISON IN HEALTH CARE INSURANCE FRAUD SCHEME

Babar Iqbal, a California-based doctor and owner of Riverside Regional Surgery Center, was sentenced in the Superior Court of California, County of… Read more
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OIG-WS-2020-344

August 07, 2020 |  Investigations Press Release

Amtrak OIG-supported investigation leads to charges in $618 million substance abuse treatment fraud scheme

For Immediate Release August 7, 2020   PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — A Florida doctor was charged with conspiring to commit health care fraud and… Read more
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July 20, 2020 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE TERMINATED FOR THEFT OF FUNDS FROM CREDIT CARDS OF AMTRAK CUSTOMERS

An Amtrak Customer Service Representative in Reno, Nevada, was terminated from employment on July 20, 2020, following his administrative hearing. Our… Read more
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OIG-WS-2020-339