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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 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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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
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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
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OIG-WS-2023-304