All Investigations Documents

October 14, 2024 |  Investigations Press Release

Amtrak OIG supported investigation leads to 36-month prison sentence for manufacturer that distributed unapproved drug

  October 14, 2024 LOS ANGELES — The currently imprisoned founder and chief executive officer of a California-based company that marketed… Read more
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October 10, 2024 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE RESIGNS AFTER INVESTIGATION FINDS MISUSE OF PASS PRIVILEGES

An Amtrak customer service representative based in Oakland, California, resigned from her position on October 10, 2024, prior to her administrative… Read more
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OIG-WS-2025-301

October 07, 2024 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE SUSPENDED FOR USING AMTRAK TRADEMARKED LOGO ON PERSONAL COMPANY WEBSITE

An Amtrak engineer based in Raleigh, North Carolina, received a written reprimand and a 40-day suspension without pay on October 7, 2024. Our… Read more
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OIG-WS-2025-302

September 26, 2024 |  Investigations Press Release

New York acupuncturist sentenced to prison for role in bilking Amtrak’s health care plan of $9 million

September 26, 2024 NEWARK, N.J. — A New York acupuncturist was sentenced Tuesday to 34 months in prison for participating in a $9 million health… Read more
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September 12, 2024 |  Investigative Summaries

SEVENTEEN AMTRAK EMPLOYEES RESIGN AFTER PARTICIPATING IN HEALTH CARE CONSPIRACY TARGETING AMTRAK PLAN

Seventeen Amtrak employees based at New York Penn Station or the NW Base in New Jersey, consisting of two Gang Foremen, four linemen, three truck… Read more
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OIG-WS-2024-352

September 10, 2024 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE AGREES TO CIVIL SETTLEMENT RELATED TO THE RECEIPT OF ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOAN ADVANCE

An Amtrak mechanical foreman based in Miami, Florida, signed a civil settlement agreement on September 10, 2024, with the U.S. Attorney’s Office,… Read more
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OIG-WS-2024-350

September 03, 2024 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE AGREES TO CIVIL SETTLEMENT FOR PANDEMIC RELIEF FRAUD

An Amtrak carman based in Miami, Florida, signed a civil settlement agreement on September 3, 2024, with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern… Read more
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OIG-WS-2024-349

September 02, 2024 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE AGREES TO CIVIL SETTLEMENT AFTER FALSIFYING APPLICATION FOR ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOAN ADVANCE

An Amtrak train attendant based in Miami, Florida, signed a civil settlement agreement on September 2, 2024, with the U.S. Attorney’s Office,… Read more
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OIG-WS-2024-348

August 13, 2024 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE TERMINATED FOR FAILING TO REPORT ARREST FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE

An Amtrak conductor based in Los Angeles, California, was terminated from employment on August 13, 2024, following an administrative hearing. Our… Read more
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OIG-WS-2024-345

August 13, 2024 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE AGREES TO CIVIL SETTLEMENT RELATED TO THE FRAUDULENT RECEIPT OF RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD BENEFITS

An Amtrak train attendant based in Charlotte, North Carolina, signed a civil settlement agreement on August 13, 2024, with the U.S. Attorney’s Office… Read more
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OIG-WS-2024-346