All Investigations Documents

October 14, 2020 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE TERMINATED FOR VIOLATION OF COMPANY POLICY RELATED TO A MEDICAL FRAUD SCHEME

An Amtrak coach cleaner in Chicago, Illinois, was terminated from employment on October 14, 2020, following her administrative hearing. The former… Read more
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OIG-WS-2021-303

October 06, 2020 |  Investigative Summaries

ILLINOIS MAN SENTENCED TO 18 MONTHS IN PRISON FOR AMTRAK TICKET FRAUD SCHEME

Ryan Taylor Minter, of Calumet City, Illinois, was sentenced in United States District Court, Central District of Illinois, on October 6, 2020, to 18… Read more
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OIG-WS-2021-302

October 05, 2020 |  Investigative Summaries

MEDICAL MARKETER SENTENCED TO TWO YEARS’ PROBATION IN HEALTH CARE FRAUD SCHEME

Irena Shut, a medical marketer based in Los Angeles, California, was sentenced in United States District Court, Central District of California, on… Read more
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OIG-WS-2021-301

September 30, 2020 |  Investigations Press Release

Michigan man sentenced to six years in prison for Amtrak ticket fraud scheme

For Immediate Release September 30, 2020   DETROIT — A Milan man was sentenced to 72 months in federal prison on September 25, 2020, after an… Read more
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September 30, 2020 |  Investigations Press Release

Amtrak OIG-supported investigation leads to prison time, $1.2 million restitution order for health care fraud scheme and tax evasion

For Immediate Release September 30, 2020   Portland, Ore. — A Springfield woman who owned several durable medical equipment stores in Oregon was… Read more
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September 29, 2020 |  Investigations Press Release

Amtrak OIG-supported investigation leads to prison time, $28 million restitution order for health care fraud scheme

For Immediate Release September 29, 2020   SANTA ANA, Calif. — A San Gabriel Valley man was sentenced today to 34 months in federal prison… Read more
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September 15, 2020 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE TERMINATED FOR ENGAGING IN OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT WHILE ON SICK LEAVE AND LEAVE FOR UNION BUSINESS

A Boilermaker/Welder, based in Beech Grove, Indiana, violated Amtrak policies by engaging in outside employment to work for his own companies while… Read more
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OIG-WS-2020-345

September 09, 2020 |  Investigative Summaries

MECHANICAL INSPECTOR RESIGNS AFTER POSTING OFFENSIVE IMAGES ON SOCIAL MEDIA

A Mechanical Inspector based in Beech Grove, Indiana, violated Amtrak policies by posting images and material characterized as disturbing, offensive… Read more
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OIG-WS-2020-343

September 09, 2020 |  Investigative Summaries

DOCTOR PLEADS GUILTY IN HEALTH CARE INSURANCE FRAUD SCHEME

Babar Iqbal, a doctor from Los Angeles, California, and owner of Riverside Regional Surgery Center, pleaded guilty on June 10, 2020, in Superior… Read more
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OIG-WS-2020-341

September 09, 2020 |  Investigative Summaries

MARKETER PLEADS GUILTY TO ILLEGAL REMUNERATIONS RELATED TO HEALTH CARE FRAUD

Joseph Kieffer, a marketer from Los Angeles, California, pleaded guilty on July 20, 2020, in U.S. District Court, Central District of California, to… Read more
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OIG-WS-2020-342