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EMPLOYEE TERMINATED FOR FALSELY REPORTING THAT REQUIRED SAFETY INSPECTIONS WERE COMPLETED
An Amtrak foreman based in Chicago, Illinois, was terminated from employment on June 25, 2024, following an administrative hearing.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2024-339 | 06/25/2024
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Amtrak employee arrested on charges of lying to federal agent
June 5, 2024
06/05/2024
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ASSIGNMENT CLERK PLEADS GUILTY AFTER FALSIFYING APPLICATIONS FOR PANDEMIC RELIEF PROGRAMS
Michael Holder, an Amtrak assignment clerk based in Chicago, Illinois, pleaded guilty on June 5, 2024, in U.S.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2024-338 | 06/05/2024
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EMPLOYEE AGREES TO FORBEARANCE AND WORKOUT AGREEMENT RELATED TO THE FRAUDULENT RECEIPT OF AN ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOAN
An Amtrak lead service attendant based in Miami, Florida, entered into a forbearance and workout agreement on May 22, 2024, with the Small Business Administration (SBA) and agreed to a payment schedule to satisfy his settlement and restitution amo
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2024-337 | 05/22/2024
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Amtrak OIG investigation leads to prison time, $1.37 million in restitution for New Jersey doctor
May 10, 2024
05/10/2024
Investigative Summaries
FOREMAN TERMINATED FOR VIOLATING TIME AND ATTENDANCE POLICY
An Amtrak Foreman based in Providence, Rhode Island, was terminated on May 7, 2024, after an administrative hearing for repeatedly going to his residence during his shift without permission to do so and without taking the appropriate leave.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2024-334 | 05/07/2024
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OIG investigation leads to guilty plea in railroad retirement fraud case
May 1, 2024
New Orleans — A former Amtrak employee pleaded guilty April 22, 2024 in U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, to making false statements to the Railroad Retirement Board.
05/01/2024
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EMPLOYEE RESIGNS AFTER INVESTIGATION FINDS FAILURE TO DISCLOSE FELONY CONVICTION
An Amtrak electrical journeyman based in Miami, Florida, resigned from his position on April 19, 2024, as a result of our investigation.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2024-336 | 04/19/2024
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EMPLOYEE AGREES TO CIVIL SETTLEMENT RELATED TO THE RECEIPT OF PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM LOAN
An Amtrak customer service representative based in Miami, Florida, signed a civil settlement agreement on April 16, 2024, with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Florida.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2024-335 | 04/16/2024
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TWO CALIFORNIA MEN SENTENCED IN AMTRAK TICKET FRAUD SCHEME
Jason Chan and Jamar Rogers, both California residents, were sentenced on April 8, 2024, and March 27, 2024, respectively, in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, for Wire Fraud and Aiding and Abetting.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2024-332 | 04/08/2024