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Former Amtrak employee and husband plead guilty after bilking pandemic relief program of nearly $1 million
For Immediate Release
November 23, 2022
11/23/2022
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FLORIDA MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO AGGRAVATED IDENTITY THEFT AND FRAUD RELATED ACTIVITY IN CONNECTION WITH ACCESS DEVICES
Tyler Deandre Johnson, a resident of Tampa, Florida, pleaded guilty on November 15, 2022, in the U.S.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2023-304 | 11/15/2022
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FOREMAN TERMINATED FOR ABUSE OF MEDICAL LEAVE
An Amtrak Assistant Foreman based in New York, violated company policy when he engaged in outside employment while on a medical leave of absence.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2023-306 | 11/09/2022
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EMPLOYEE AGREES TO CIVIL SETTLEMENT FOR VIOLATION OF THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT
On November 7, 2022, an Amtrak coach cleaner, based in Miami, Florida, signed a civil settlement agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Florida, and agreed to pay $21,999 in restitution and a $5,000 penalty.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2023-318 | 11/07/2022
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EMPLOYEE AGREES TO CIVIL SETTLEMENT FOR THE FRAUDULENT RECEIPT OF PAYROLL PROTECTION PROGRAM LOAN
On November 4, 2022, an Amtrak motor equipment operator, based in Miami, Florida, signed a civil settlement agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Florida, and agreed to pay $22,904 in restitution and a $6,000 penalty.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2023-317 | 11/04/2022
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EMPLOYEE TERMINATED FOR MISUSING A COMPANY-OWNED COMPUTER AND COMPANY TIME
An Amtrak electrician based in Chicago, Illinois, was terminated from employment on October 19, 2022, after our investigation found that the employee violated company policies by misusing a company-owned computer and misusing company time, which i
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2023-303 | 10/19/2022
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SUPERVISOR TERMINATED FOR MISUSE OF AMTRAK VEHICLE
An Amtrak Supervisor based in Hamilton, New Jersey, violated company policy by misusing his company-owned vehicle by regularly stopping at bars and restaurants on his way home from work and by not keeping this vehicle at an approved location.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2023-305 | 10/17/2022
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EMPLOYEE AGREES TO CIVIL SETTLEMENT RELATED TO THE FRAUDULENT RECEIPT OF CARES ACT FUNDS
On October 11, 2022, an Amtrak pipe fitter based in Miami, Florida, signed a civil settlement agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Florida, and agreed to pay $10,000 in restitution and a $5,000 penalty.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2023-314 | 10/11/2022
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EMPLOYEE AGREES TO CIVIL SETTLEMENT RELATED TO THE FRAUDULENT RECEIPT OF ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOAN
On October 11, 2022, an Amtrak coach cleaner based in Miami, Florida, signed a civil settlement agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Florida, and agreed to pay $10,000 in restitution and a $5,000 penalty.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2023-315 | 10/11/2022
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TWO EMPLOYEES TERMINATED AFTER PARTICIPATING IN A SCHEME TO SELL MISBRANDED AND UNAPPROVED NEW DRUGS
An Amtrak Maintainer based in Newark, New Jersey, and a Trainer based in Sunnyside, New York, were terminated after their disciplinary hearings on October 4, 2022.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2023-301 | 10/10/2022