Investigation Reports
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AMTRAK FOREMAN RESIGNS AFTER LEAVING AMTRAK PROPERTY WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION
An Amtrak Foreman based in Springfield, Massachusetts, violated company policies by leaving company property on five occasions without authorization during paid shifts in June through July 2023.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2023-352 | 09/05/2023
Investigations Press Release
Former Contract Employee Pleads Guilty in Amtrak Timecard, Kickback Scheme
August 21, 2023
08/21/2023
Investigations Press Release
Houston Woman Charged with Cares Act Fraud and Theft of Government Funds
August 21, 2023
NEW ORLEANS — The spouse of a former Amtrak employee was charged July 7, 2023, with making false statements and theft of government funds related to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.
08/21/2023
Investigative Summaries
EMPLOYEE AGREES TO CIVIL SETTLEMENT RELATED TO THE FRAUDULENT RECEIPT OF ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOAN ADVANCE
An Amtrak senior manager based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, signed a civil settlement agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Florida, on August 15, 2023, and agreed to pay $25,441 in restitution.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2023-351 | 08/15/2023
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EMPLOYEE RESIGNS AFTER RECEIVING KICKBACKS FROM TRANSPORTATION DRIVER
An Amtrak Assistant Lead Customer Service Representative based in New Orleans, Louisiana, resigned from his position on August 8, 2023, prior to his administrative hearing.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2023-349 | 08/08/2023
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EMPLOYEE TERMINATED FOR ENGAGING IN OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT WHILE ON MEDICAL LEAVE
An Amtrak Service Attendant based in Seattle, Washington, was terminated from employment on August 2, 2023, following her administrative hearing.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2023-348 | 08/02/2023
Investigative Summaries
MANAGER OF CLINICAL LABORATORY PLEADS GUILTY TO HEALTH CARE FRAUD
David Pugliese, a resident of Palm Beach County, Florida, pleaded guilty on July 28, 2023, in U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, to Conspiracy to Commit Health Care Fraud.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2023-350 | 07/28/2023
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OWNER OF CALIFORNIA PHARMACY AND MEDICAL MARKETER SENTENCED FOR ROLE IN HEALTH CARE FRAUD SCHEME
Leslie Ezidore, a resident of Los Angeles, California, and owner of the now-defunct Irvine Wellness Pharmacy, was sentenced on July 24, 2023, in U.S.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2023-346 | 07/24/2023
Investigative Summaries
FORMER EMPLOYEE AND SPOUSE SENTENCED FOR SELLING MISBRANDED AND UNAPPROVED DRUGS
Keith Kovaleski, a former Amtrak Assistant Foreman, based in New York, was sentenced to 10 months’ home confinement in U.S District Court, District of New Jersey, on July 12, 2023, for marketing and distributing over $3 million worth of misbranded
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2023-341 | 07/12/2023
Investigations Press Release
Two plead guilty in $9 million health care fraud scheme that targeted Amtrak
For Immediate Release
June 28, 2023
06/28/2023
