All Investigations Documents

December 20, 2022 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE RESIGNS PRIOR TO ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING

An Amtrak Service/Train Attendant based in Miami, Florida, resigned from his position on December 20, 2022, prior to his administrative hearing. Our… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2023-308

December 19, 2022 |  Investigative Summaries

CONTRACTOR PAYS OVER $3 MILLION TO RESOLVE CONTRACT BILLING ISSUES

Our investigation uncovered billing irregularities related to contracts on New York’s Gateway Program rail infrastructure projects in the Northeast… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2023-307

December 13, 2022 |  Investigative Summaries

ELECTRICIAN TERMINATED FOR MISUSE OF AMTRAK VEHICLE

An Amtrak Electrician based in Groton, Connecticut, violated company policy by misusing his company-owned vehicle by regularly traveling to and… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2023-320

December 09, 2022 |  Investigations Press Release

California Pharmacist found guilty of defrauding Amtrak, Tricare health care plans

For Immediate Release December 9, 2022   LOS ANGELES – An Orange County pharmacist was found guilty by a jury on November 22 for her role in… Read more
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November 30, 2022 |  Investigative Summaries

AMTRAK CONDUCTOR FAILED TO REPORT CRIMINAL CONVICTION FOR MEDICAID FRAUD

A former Amtrak conductor based in New York City violated company policies when he failed to report his conviction for Medicaid fraud, which occurred… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2023-319

November 23, 2022 |  Investigations Press Release

Former Amtrak employee and husband plead guilty after bilking pandemic relief program of nearly $1 million

For Immediate Release November 23, 2022 LOS ANGELES – A former Amtrak employee pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal criminal charges for conspiring… Read more
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November 15, 2022 |  Investigative Summaries

FLORIDA MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO AGGRAVATED IDENTITY THEFT AND FRAUD RELATED ACTIVITY IN CONNECTION WITH ACCESS DEVICES

Tyler Deandre Johnson, a resident of Tampa, Florida, pleaded guilty on November 15, 2022, in the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, to… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2023-304

November 09, 2022 |  Investigative Summaries

FOREMAN TERMINATED FOR ABUSE OF MEDICAL LEAVE

An Amtrak Assistant Foreman based in New York, violated company policy when he engaged in outside employment while on a medical leave of absence. In… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2023-306

November 07, 2022 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE AGREES TO CIVIL SETTLEMENT FOR VIOLATION OF THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT

On November 7, 2022, an Amtrak coach cleaner, based in Miami, Florida, signed a civil settlement agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2023-318

November 04, 2022 |  Investigative Summaries

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

On November 4, 2022, an Amtrak motor equipment operator, based in Miami, Florida, signed a civil settlement agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2023-317