All Investigations Documents

May 08, 2023 |  Investigative Summaries

CONTRACTOR SIGNS PRE-TRIAL DIVERSION AGREEMENT RELATED TO THEFT OF TRAIN HORNS

The owner of a company contracted to do work for Amtrak signed a pre-trial diversion agreement on May 8, 2023, in Marion County Superior Court,… Read more
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OIG-WS-2023-338

April 27, 2023 |  Investigative Summaries

A DELRAY BEACH DOCTOR ORDERED TO PAY OVER $127 MILLION IN RESTITUTION FOR HEALTH CARE FRAUD

Michael Ligotti, D.O., of Delray Beach, Florida, pleaded guilty on October 4, 2022, to conspiring to commit health care fraud for his participation… Read more
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OIG-WS-2023-332

April 27, 2023 |  Investigative Summaries

FORMER ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR SENTENCED IN A TIME AND ATTENDANCE FRAUD SCHEME

Michael Devine, a former Fire, Life and Safety Assistant Supervisor based in New York, was found guilty on March 15, 2023, of one count of Grand… Read more
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OIG-WS-2023-331

April 27, 2023 |  Investigations Press Release

Amtrak OIG investigation leads to guilty plea in $1.3 million health care fraud case

For Immediate Release April 27, 2023 NEWARK, N.J. – A New Jersey doctor admitted Wednesday to participating in a health care fraud scheme to… Read more
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April 25, 2023 |  Investigations Press Release

Amtrak OIG agents support nationwide action to combat alleged COVID-19 health care fraud

For Immediate Release April 25, 2023 LOS ANGELES – Agents from the Amtrak Office of Inspector General supported a nationwide law enforcement… Read more
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April 25, 2023 |  Investigations Press Release

California pharmacist sentenced to 15 years in prison, $11.1 million in restitution for defrauding Amtrak and military health care plans

For Immediate Release April 25, 2023 LOS ANGELES – A pharmacist based in Orange County was sentenced to 15 years in prison April 3, 2023, and was… Read more
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April 19, 2023 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE TERMINATED FOR ENGAGING IN OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT DURING MEDICAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE

An Assistant Supervisory Plumber based in New York, New York, violated Amtrak policy by engaging in outside employment at two construction companies… Read more
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OIG-WS-2023-336

April 05, 2023 |  Investigative Summaries

TWO FLORIDA MEN SENTENCED FOR CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT WIRE FRAUD

Florida residents Jean Barbier and Bryan DeCastro were sentenced on April 5, 2023, in U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, for… Read more
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OIG-WS-2023-343

March 23, 2023 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE AGREES TO CIVIL SETTLEMENT RELATED TO THE RECEIPT OF PAYROLL PROTECTION PROGRAM LOAN

An Amtrak electrical journeyman, based in Washington, D.C., signed a civil settlement agreement on March 23, 2023, with the U.S. Attorney’s Office,… Read more
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OIG-WS-2023-329

March 23, 2023 |  Investigations Press Release

Pharmacy director sentenced to prison, $3 million in restitution for role in health care fraud scheme

For Immediate Release March 23, 2023   LOS ANGELES – A former director at a now-defunct Irvine pharmacy was sentenced to 9 1/2 years in… Read more
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