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January 27, 2023 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE TERMINATED FOR INTENTIONALLY SUBMITTING FALSE INFORMATION TO OBTAIN PANDEMIC-RELATED LOAN

An Amtrak trainmaster based in New Orleans, Louisiana, was terminated from employment on January 27, 2023, after our investigation found that the… Read more
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OIG-WS-2023-311

January 17, 2023 |  Investigative Summaries

TWO FLORIDA MEN PLEAD GUILTY TO CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT WIRE FRAUD

Florida residents Jean Barbier and Bryan DeCastro pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud on January 10, 2023, and January 17, 2023,… Read more
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OIG-WS-2023-310

January 13, 2023 |  Investigations Press Release

Florida doctor sentenced to 20 years in prison for substance abuse treatment fraud scheme

Florida doctor sentenced to 20 years in prison for substance abuse treatment fraud scheme January 13, 2023   PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. – A… Read more
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January 13, 2023 |  Investigations Press Release

Former Amtrak employee sentenced to prison, restitution after swindling customers out of more than $23k for phony Amtrak trip to New York City

Former Amtrak employee sentenced to prison, restitution after swindling customers out of more than $23k for phony Amtrak trip to New York City… Read more
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January 10, 2023 |  Investigative Summaries

AMTRAK VENDOR FAILED TO PROTECT AND SECURE FUEL CARDS

An Amtrak vendor in Boston, Massachusetts, did not properly secure and protect Wright Express (WEX) fuel cards assigned to three vehicles, which… Read more
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OIG-WS-2023-321

January 05, 2023 |  Investigative Summaries

TWO FLORIDA MEN PLEAD GUILTY IN HEALTH CARE FRAUD INVESTIGATION INVOLVING RURAL HOSPITALS

James Porter, Jr., pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud, and Sean Porter, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering… Read more
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OIG-WS-2023-309

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
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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
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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
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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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