All Investigations Documents

March 23, 2022 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE CONVICTED IN A TIME AND ATTENDANCE FRAUD SCHEME

Brian Kerr, former Building and Bridges Assistant Supervisor, pleaded guilty in New York County Supreme Court on March 23, 2022, to two misdemeanor… Read more
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OIG-WS-2022-320

March 23, 2022 |  Investigations Press Release

OIG-supported investigation leads to year-long prison sentence, restitution for LA man

For Immediate Release March 23, 2022   LOS ANGELES — A South Bay man was sentenced February 28, 2022, to 12 months plus one day in prison… Read more
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March 12, 2022 |  Investigative Summaries

GENERAL FOREMAN TERMINATED AFTER CLAIMING PAY FOR HOURS NOT WORKED

A General Foreman based in Washington, D.C., was terminated from the company on March 12, 2022. Our investigation found that from July 14, 2021, to… Read more
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OIG-WS-2022-316

March 10, 2022 |  Investigations Press Release

Amtrak employee charged with CARES Act fraud, theft of government funds after OIG investigation

For Immediate Release March 10, 2022   NEW ORLEANS — An Amtrak employee was charged March 3, 2022, with making false statements and theft of… Read more
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March 07, 2022 |  Investigations Press Release

Former Amtrak employee pleads guilty to wire fraud after bilking customers of more than $23,000 for phony Amtrak trip to New York City

For Immediate Release March 7, 2022   NEW ORLEANS — A former Amtrak employee pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud on February 23, 2022… Read more
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February 24, 2022 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE SUSPENDED FOR FAILURE TO REPORT DUI ARRESTS AND CONVICTION

An Amtrak conductor based in Miami, Florida, was suspended from his position on February 24, 2022, for failing to report a conviction and two driver’… Read more
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OIG-WS-2022-326

February 17, 2022 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE TERMINATED AND SUPERVISOR RESIGNS FOR THEFT OF AMTRAK PROPERTY

A Cleaner based in Sunnyside Yard, New York, was terminated on February 17, 2022, after his disciplinary hearing for theft of supplies. During the… Read more
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OIG-WS-2022-313

February 09, 2022 |  Investigations Press Release

Amtrak OIG-supported investigation leads to prison time, $4.4 million restitution payment for LA pharmacy owner who orchestrated $14 million health care fraud scheme

For Immediate Release February 9, 2022   LOS ANGELES — A pharmacy owner based in Los Angeles was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison… Read more
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February 09, 2022 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE ISSUED LETTER OF COUNSELING

An Amtrak manager based in Chicago, Illinois, was issued a letter of counseling on February 9, 2022, following the issuance of our report. Our… Read more
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OIG-WS-2022-312

February 03, 2022 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE RESIGNS DURING INVESTIGATION INTO THEFT OF CO-WORKER’S PROPERTY

A Customer Service Representative at Rensselaer Station, New York, violated Amtrak policies by committing theft of a co-worker’s personal property… Read more
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OIG-WS-2022-310