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Investigations Press Release
Chiropractor who defrauded Amtrak’s health care plan found guilty in $2.2 million fraud scheme
For Immediate Release:
June 11, 2021
SANTA ANA, California – A former California chiropractor was found guilty Tuesday of several federal criminal charges related to a $2.2 million health care fraud scheme.
06/11/2021
Investigative Summaries
EMPLOYEE TERMINATED FOR FAILURE TO REPORT ARREST AND CONVICTIONS
An Amtrak coach cleaner based in Chicago, Illinois, was terminated from employment on June 10, 2021, following his administrative hearing.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2021-340 | 06/10/2021
Investigative Summaries
FORMER EMPLOYEE PLEADS GUILTY TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTION FRAUD
A former Amtrak electrician in Chicago pleaded guilty in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, to Financial Institution Fraud on June 9, 2021.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2021-336 | 06/09/2021
Investigative Summaries
MARKETER SENTENCED IN HEALTH CARE FRAUD INVESTIGATION
Joshua Pearson, a marketer from St. George, Utah, was sentenced on June 3, 2021, in U.S. District Court, Central District of California, to three years probation, six months home confinement, and was ordered to forfeit $1,250,000.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2021-337 | 06/03/2021
Investigative Summaries
NEW YORK RESIDENT SENTENCED IN AMTRAK EVOUCHER SCAM
Lamont Brown, of Brooklyn, New York, was sentenced in U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, on June 2, 2021, to a prison term of time served, probation for 36-months and was ordered to pay restitution of $97,210 to Amtrak.
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2021-335 | 06/02/2021
Investigations Press Release
Pennsylvania company agrees to $54K payment, enhanced compliance measures to resolve claims it failed to adhere to ‘Buy American’ requirements on 30th Street Station Project
For Immediate Release:
May 26, 2021
05/26/2021
Investigative Summaries
MANAGER TERMINATED FOR INTIMIDATING AND COERCING COMPANY EMPLOYEES AND VENDORS
A procurement manager was terminated from employment on May 21, 2021, after our investigation found she violated Amtrak policies by repeatedly mischaracterizing the relationship with and misrepresenting actions by our office to intimidate and coer
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2021-334 | 05/21/2021
Investigations Press Release
Amtrak demonstrated good stewardship of pandemic funds but could improve transparency in communication on furloughs and spending plans, OIG finds
For Immediate Release
May 14, 2021
05/14/2021
Investigations Press Release
ATF, Amtrak offer $10,000 reward for information on alleged arson at Amtrak maintenance facility
For Immediate Release
May 14, 2021
05/14/2021
Investigative Summaries
EMPLOYEE ISSUED WARNING LETTER FOR INAPPROPRIATE SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
An Amtrak Specialist based in Philadelphia was issued a letter of warning on May 4, 2021, for violating company policies by admittedly posting inappropriate and offensive images on her Facebook account that publicly identified her as an Amtrak emp
Tracking Number: OIG-WS-2021-357 | 05/04/2021
