All Investigations Documents
July 07, 2022 | Investigations Press Release
Amtrak OIG-supported investigation leads to convictions in $1.4 billion health care fraud scheme involving rural hospitals
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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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June 24, 2022 | Investigations Press Release
Amtrak OIG-led investigation leads to arrests, charges in multimillion dollar health care fraud scheme
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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
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
May 03, 2022 | Investigative Summaries
EMPLOYEE TERMINATED FOR ENGAGING IN OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT WHILE ON LEAVE APPROVED UNDER THE FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT
A Crew Management Representative based in Wilmington, Delaware, was terminated from the company on May 3, 2022, after a disciplinary hearing. Our… Read more
April 27, 2022 | Investigative Summaries
FORMER EMPLOYEE PLEADS GUILTY TO THEFT OF GOVERNMENT FUNDS AND FALSE STATEMENTS
An Amtrak train attendant based in New Orleans, Louisiana, was terminated from employment on April 4, 2022, following his administrative hearing. The… Read more
April 26, 2022 | Investigations Press Release
Former Amtrak employee sentenced to prison for fraudulently obtaining, selling $76,000 worth of chainsaws and chainsaw parts
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April 26, 2022
NEWARK, N.J. — A former Amtrak employee was sentenced April 19, 2022, in U.S. District Court,… Read more
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April 26, 2022 | Investigations Press Release
Amtrak OIG-supported investigation leads to conviction in $58 million Health Care Fraud Scheme
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April 26, 2022
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The owner of an addiction treatment facility was convicted by a federal jury… Read more
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April 26, 2022 | Investigations Press Release
OIG-supported investigation leads to 70-month prison sentence, $1.3 million in restitution for California chiropractor who defrauded health insurers
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April 26, 2022
SANTA ANA, California – A former California chiropractor was sentenced to 70 months in federal… Read more
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April 21, 2022 | Investigative Summaries
FLORIDA MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT HEALTH CARE FRAUD AND WIRE FRAUD
Nestor Rojas, a resident of Miami, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, to one count of conspiracy to commit health… Read more