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September 20, 2023 |  Investigative Summaries

FORMER EMPLOYEE PLEADS GUILTY FOR UNLAWFULLY ENTERING THE U.S. CAPITOL BUILDING

Ronald Andrulonis, a former Amtrak junior tamper, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court, District of Columbia, to a misdemeanor charge of Entering… Read more
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OIG-WS-2023-354

September 05, 2023 |  Investigative Summaries

AMTRAK FOREMAN RESIGNS AFTER LEAVING AMTRAK PROPERTY WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION

An Amtrak Foreman based in Springfield, Massachusetts, violated company policies by leaving company property on five occasions without authorization… Read more
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OIG-WS-2023-352

August 21, 2023 |  Investigations Press Release

Former Contract Employee Pleads Guilty in Amtrak Timecard, Kickback Scheme

August 21, 2023 MIAMI – A Florida man pleaded guilty July 28, 2023, for his role in a timecard falsification and kickback scheme that bilked Amtrak… Read more
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August 21, 2023 |  Investigations Press Release

Houston Woman Charged with Cares Act Fraud and Theft of Government Funds

  August 21, 2023 NEW ORLEANS — The spouse of a former Amtrak employee was charged July 7, 2023, with making false statements and theft of… Read more
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August 15, 2023 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE AGREES TO CIVIL SETTLEMENT RELATED TO THE FRAUDULENT RECEIPT OF ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOAN ADVANCE

An Amtrak senior manager based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, signed a civil settlement agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of… Read more
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OIG-WS-2023-351

August 08, 2023 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE RESIGNS AFTER RECEIVING KICKBACKS FROM TRANSPORTATION DRIVER

An Amtrak Assistant Lead Customer Service Representative based in New Orleans, Louisiana, resigned from his position on August 8, 2023, prior to his… Read more
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OIG-WS-2023-349

August 02, 2023 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE TERMINATED FOR ENGAGING IN OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT WHILE ON MEDICAL LEAVE

An Amtrak Service Attendant based in Seattle, Washington, was terminated from employment on August 2, 2023, following her administrative hearing. Our… Read more
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OIG-WS-2023-348

July 28, 2023 |  Investigative Summaries

MANAGER OF CLINICAL LABORATORY PLEADS GUILTY TO HEALTH CARE FRAUD

David Pugliese, a resident of Palm Beach County, Florida, pleaded guilty on July 28, 2023, in U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, to… Read more
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OIG-WS-2023-350

July 24, 2023 |  Investigative Summaries

OWNER OF CALIFORNIA PHARMACY AND MEDICAL MARKETER SENTENCED FOR ROLE IN HEALTH CARE FRAUD SCHEME

Leslie Ezidore, a resident of Los Angeles, California, and owner of the now-defunct Irvine Wellness Pharmacy, was sentenced on July 24, 2023, in U.S… Read more
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OIG-WS-2023-346

July 12, 2023 |  Investigative Summaries

FORMER EMPLOYEE AND SPOUSE SENTENCED FOR SELLING MISBRANDED AND UNAPPROVED DRUGS

Keith Kovaleski, a former Amtrak Assistant Foreman, based in New York, was sentenced to 10 months’ home confinement in U.S District Court, District… Read more
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OIG-WS-2023-341