All Investigations Documents

May 07, 2025 |  Investigations Press Release

Amtrak OIG uncovers largest Amtrak employee criminal conspiracy in its history; 119 former and active Amtrak employees implicated

May 7, 2025 WASHINGTON — Amtrak’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued an investigative report to Amtrak Tuesday detailing a widespread scheme in… Read more
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May 01, 2025 |  Investigations Press Release

Former Amtrak director charged for allegedly steering contracts worth millions in exchange for bribes

May 1, 2025 PHILADELPHIA — A former Amtrak director was charged by indictment for allegedly steering millions of dollars in contracts to IT companies… Read more
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May 01, 2025 |  Investigations Press Release

President of masonry contractor pleads guilty to bribing former Amtrak employee in exchange for millions of dollars in extra work on 30th Street Station

May 1, 2025 PHILADELPHIA — The president and sole owner of a masonry restoration contractor hired by Amtrak for façade restoration and repair at 30th… Read more
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March 28, 2025 |  Investigations Press Release

OIG investigation leads to bribery charges against owner & president of masonry contractor

March 28, 2025 PHILADELPHIA — The president and sole owner of a masonry restoration contractor hired by Amtrak for façade restoration and repair at… Read more
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March 27, 2025 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE TERMINATED FOR ALLOWING UNTICKETED INDIVIDUAL TO PLACE UNKNOWN PACKAGE ON TRAIN

An Amtrak ticket/accounting representative based in Greensboro, North Carolina, was terminated from employment on March 27, 2025, following an… Read more
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OIG-WS-2025-328

March 24, 2025 |  Investigative Summaries

TWO EMPLOYEES FAILED TO DISCLOSE A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Two employees violated Amtrak policies by not disclosing a potential conflict of interest when they were assigned to a Technical Evaluation Committee… Read more
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OIG-WS-2025-326

March 17, 2025 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE RESIGNS WHILE UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR TIME & ATTENDANCE ABUSE

An Amtrak carman based in Miami, Florida, resigned from his position on March 17, 2025, following an interview with our agents. Our investigation… Read more
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OIG-WS-2025-325

March 12, 2025 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE SENTENCED FOR FRAUDULENT RECEIPT OF PANDEMIC RELATED FUNDS

A train attendant based in Chicago, Illinois, was sentenced on March 12, 2025, in United States District Court, Northern District of Indiana, to two… Read more
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OIG-WS-2025-323

March 07, 2025 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE RESIGNS AFTER INVESTIGATION FINDS POLICY VIOLATIONS FOR ENGAGING IN OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT WHILE ON MEDICAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE

An Amtrak lead service attendant based in Los Angeles, California, resigned from her position on March 7, 2025, in lieu of an administrative hearing… Read more
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OIG-WS-2025-322

March 07, 2025 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE TERMINATED FOR VIOLATING COMPANY POLICIES

An Amtrak electrician based in Chicago, Illinois, was terminated from employment on March 7, 2025, following an administrative hearing. Our… Read more
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OIG-WS-2025-324