All Investigations Documents
September 27, 2023 | Investigations Press Release
OIG investigation results in charges against former Amtrak employee for CARES Act fraud
September 27, 2023
NEW ORLEANS — A Houston woman and former Amtrak employee was charged August 18, 2023, with making false statements related to her… Read more
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September 20, 2023 | Investigative Summaries
EMPLOYEE TERMINATED AFTER TRANSPORTING FIREARM ON AMTRAK PROPERTY
A junior tamper was terminated following a disciplinary hearing on September 8, 2023. The former employee violated company policy when he transported… Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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