Investigative Summaries

October 02, 2023 |  Investigative Summaries

CALIFORNIA RESIDENT PLEADS GUILTY TO CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT WIRE FRAUD

Hanna Dinh, a California resident, pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud on October 2, 2023, in U.S. District Court, Central District of… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2024-307

September 20, 2023 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE TERMINATED AFTER TRANSPORTING FIREARM ON AMTRAK PROPERTY

A junior tamper was terminated following a disciplinary hearing on September 8, 2023. The former employee violated company policy when he transported… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2023-354

September 05, 2023 |  Investigative Summaries

AMTRAK FOREMAN RESIGNS AFTER LEAVING AMTRAK PROPERTY WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION

An Amtrak Foreman based in Springfield, Massachusetts, violated company policies by leaving company property on five occasions without authorization… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2023-352

August 15, 2023 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE AGREES TO CIVIL SETTLEMENT RELATED TO THE FRAUDULENT RECEIPT OF ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOAN ADVANCE

An Amtrak senior manager based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, signed a civil settlement agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2023-351

August 08, 2023 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE RESIGNS AFTER RECEIVING KICKBACKS FROM TRANSPORTATION DRIVER

An Amtrak Assistant Lead Customer Service Representative based in New Orleans, Louisiana, resigned from his position on August 8, 2023, prior to his… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2023-349

August 02, 2023 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE TERMINATED FOR ENGAGING IN OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT WHILE ON MEDICAL LEAVE

An Amtrak Service Attendant based in Seattle, Washington, was terminated from employment on August 2, 2023, following her administrative hearing. Our… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2023-348

July 28, 2023 |  Investigative Summaries

MANAGER OF CLINICAL LABORATORY PLEADS GUILTY TO HEALTH CARE FRAUD

David Pugliese, a resident of Palm Beach County, Florida, pleaded guilty on July 28, 2023, in U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, to… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2023-350

July 24, 2023 |  Investigative Summaries

OWNER OF CALIFORNIA PHARMACY AND MEDICAL MARKETER SENTENCED FOR ROLE IN HEALTH CARE FRAUD SCHEME

Leslie Ezidore, a resident of Los Angeles, California, and owner of the now-defunct Irvine Wellness Pharmacy, was sentenced on July 24, 2023, in U.S… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2023-346

July 12, 2023 |  Investigative Summaries

FORMER EMPLOYEE AND SPOUSE SENTENCED FOR SELLING MISBRANDED AND UNAPPROVED DRUGS

Keith Kovaleski, a former Amtrak Assistant Foreman, based in New York, was sentenced to 10 months’ home confinement in U.S District Court, District… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2023-341

July 11, 2023 |  Investigative Summaries

FIVE EMPLOYEES RESIGN AFTER TIME FRAUD INVESTIGATION

Five Ticket Accounting Clerks based in Massachusetts violated company policies by using their Smart ID badges to fraudulently swipe one another in… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2023-356