All Investigations Documents

July 25, 2022 |  Investigative Summaries

PODIATRIST SENTENCED TO TWO YEARS’ PROBATION IN HEALTH CARE FRAUD SCHEME

Robert Joseph, a podiatrist based in Los Angeles, California, was sentenced in U.S. District Court, Central District of California, on July 25, 2022… Read more
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OIG-WS-2022-333

July 21, 2022 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE TERMINATED FOR THEFT OF COMPANY FUNDS

An Amtrak Red Cap/Baggageman based in Chicago was terminated from employment on July 21, 2022, following his administrative hearing. Our… Read more
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OIG-WS-2022-328

July 18, 2022 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE RESIGNS PRIOR TO ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING

An Amtrak lead service/train attendant based in New Orleans, Louisiana, resigned from her position on July 18, 2022, prior to her administrative… Read more
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OIG-WS-2022-327

July 14, 2022 |  Investigations Press Release

New Jersey man pleads guilty to making $78k in fraudulent fuel charges on Amtrak vehicles

For Immediate Release July 14, 2022   NEWARK, N.J. — A manager of a Delta gas station in Metuchen pleaded guilty on Tuesday to making… Read more
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July 07, 2022 |  Investigations Press Release

Amtrak OIG-supported investigation leads to convictions in $1.4 billion health care fraud scheme involving rural hospitals

For Immediate Release July 7, 2022   JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Two individuals were convicted on June 27, 2022, for their roles in a conspiracy… Read more
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July 07, 2022 |  Investigations Press Release

New York Doctor pleads guilty to defrauding Amtrak’s health care plan, drug distribution, and unlawful possession of a firearm

For Immediate Release July 7, 2022   NEWARK, N.J. — A New York doctor on June 29, 2022, admitted to participating in a health care fraud… Read more
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July 07, 2022 |  Investigations Press Release

Florida woman sentenced to 30 months in prison for role in $4.5 million drug-testing scheme

For Immediate Release July 7, 2022   WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.— A Florida woman on June 29, 2022, was sentenced to 30 months in prison for her… Read more
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June 24, 2022 |  Investigations Press Release

Amtrak OIG-led investigation leads to arrests, charges in multimillion dollar health care fraud scheme

For Immediate Release June 24, 2022   NEWARK, N.J. — Three men and one woman were arrested Thursday for allegedly participating in a health… Read more
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June 22, 2022 |  Investigative Summaries

TWO EMPLOYEES RESIGN AFTER COMMITTING TIME AND ATTENDANCE VIOLATIONS

A Trackman/Watchman based at Sunnyside Yard, New York, resigned on June 22, 2022, prior to his disciplinary hearing for time and attendance… Read more
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OIG-WS-2022-325

May 31, 2022 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE RESIGNS AFTER FAILING TO REPORT FOR DUTY WHILE UNDER INVESTIGATION

An Amtrak operation supervisor based in Miami resigned from the company on May 31, 2022, after he failed to respond to company letters advising him… Read more
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OIG-WS-2022-330