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Investigations Press Release
Former Amtrak director charged for allegedly steering contracts worth millions in exchange for bribes
May 1, 2025
05/01/2025
Investigations Press Release
President of masonry contractor pleads guilty to bribing former Amtrak employee in exchange for millions of dollars in extra work on 30th Street Station
May 1, 2025
05/01/2025
Investigations Press Release
OIG investigation leads to bribery charges against owner & president of masonry contractor
March 28, 2025
03/28/2025
Investigative Summaries
EMPLOYEE TERMINATED FOR ALLOWING UNTICKETED INDIVIDUAL TO PLACE UNKNOWN PACKAGE ON TRAIN
An Amtrak ticket/accounting representative based in Greensboro, North Carolina, was terminated from employment on March 27, 2025, following an administrative hearing.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2025-328 | 03/27/2025
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TWO EMPLOYEES FAILED TO DISCLOSE A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Two employees violated Amtrak policies by not disclosing a potential conflict of interest when they were assigned to a Technical Evaluation Committee for an infrastructure assessment program.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2025-326 | 03/24/2025
Investigative Summaries
EMPLOYEE RESIGNS WHILE UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR TIME & ATTENDANCE ABUSE
An Amtrak carman based in Miami, Florida, resigned from his position on March 17, 2025, following an interview with our agents.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2025-325 | 03/17/2025
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EMPLOYEE SENTENCED FOR FRAUDULENT RECEIPT OF PANDEMIC RELATED FUNDS
A train attendant based in Chicago, Illinois, was sentenced on March 12, 2025, in United States District Court, Northern District of Indiana, to two years of probation, and was ordered to pay $65,832 in restitution.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2025-323 | 03/12/2025
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EMPLOYEE RESIGNS AFTER INVESTIGATION FINDS POLICY VIOLATIONS FOR ENGAGING IN OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT WHILE ON MEDICAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE
An Amtrak lead service attendant based in Los Angeles, California, resigned from her position on March 7, 2025, in lieu of an administrative hearing.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2025-322 | 03/07/2025
Investigative Summaries
EMPLOYEE TERMINATED FOR VIOLATING COMPANY POLICIES
An Amtrak electrician based in Chicago, Illinois, was terminated from employment on March 7, 2025, following an administrative hearing.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2025-324 | 03/07/2025
Investigative Summaries
EMPLOYEE RESIGNS WHILE UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR TIME & ATTENDANCE ABUSE
An Amtrak carman based in Miami, Florida, resigned from his position on March 2, 2025, while under investigation.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2025-319 | 03/02/2025