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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
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EMPLOYEE TERMINATED FOR APPEARANCE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
An Amtrak senior management official based in Chicago, Illinois, was terminated from employment on February 21, 2025, as a result of our investigation.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2025-316 | 02/21/2025
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ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN RESIGNS AFTER FAILING TO REPORT ARREST AND TAKING FMLA WHILE INCARCERATED
An Electrical Technician based in Washington, D.C., was arrested for driving more than 100 miles per hour while pursued by police and passing vehicles on the shoulder. He was charged with driving under the influence and other driving violations.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2025-312 | 01/29/2025
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FLORIDA MAN SENTENCED FOR FRAUDULENT USE OF CREDIT CARD
Ernesto Ruiz of Orlando, Florida, pleaded guilty on January 29, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Orange County, State of Florida, to fraudulent use of a credit card.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2025-315 | 01/29/2025
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EMPLOYEE PLEADS GUILTY AND SENTENCED FOR FRAUDULENT RECEIPT OF PANDEMIC UNEMPLOYMENT RELATED FUNDS
A train director based in Chicago, Illinois, pleaded guilty on January 27, 2025, in Marion Superior Court, Indiana, to felony theft. The same day, the employee was sentenced to a 545-day suspended sentence and 545 days of probation.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2025-318 | 01/27/2025
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EMPLOYEE TERMINATED FOR ENGAGING IN OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT WHILE ON A MEDICAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE
An Amtrak passenger engineer based in Miami, Florida, was terminated from employment on January 24, 2025, following an administrative hearing.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2025-314 | 01/24/2025
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EMPLOYEE TERMINATED FOR PROVIDING UNAUTHORIZED DISCOUNTS FOR TRAIN TRAVEL
An Amtrak customer service representative based in Tucson, Arizona, was terminated from employment on January 23, 2025, following an administrative hearing.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2025-313 | 01/23/2025
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TRAIN ATTENDANT TERMINATED FOR SEXUALLY HARASSING PASSENGER
A Train Attendant based in New York City was terminated on January16, 2025, after his administrative hearing.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2025-310 | 01/16/2025
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EMPLOYEE AGREES TO CIVIL SETTLEMENT RELATED TO THE RECEIPT OF PANDEMIC RELATED LOANS
An Amtrak customer service representative based in Miami, Florida, signed a civil settlement agreement on December 21, 2024, with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Florida.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2025-309 | 12/21/2024
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EMPLOYEE TERMINATED FOR FAILING TO REPORT TWO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-RELATED CONVICTIONS
An Amtrak conductor based in Miami, Florida, was terminated from employment on December 13, 2024, following an administrative hearing.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2025-308 | 12/13/2024