Investigative Summaries

August 17, 2022 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE RESIGNS FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION INTO ABUSE OF COVID LEAVE

An Amtrak service attendant based in Seattle resigned from his position on August 17, 2022, as a result of our investigation into his alleged abuse… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2022-337

August 16, 2022 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE SUSPENDED FOR ATTEMPTING TO SELL HIGH-SECURITY SWITCH KEYS

An Amtrak conductor based in Sanford, Florida, was suspended from his position without pay, in lieu of termination, on July 15, 2022, following his… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2022-331

August 04, 2022 |  Investigative Summaries

FLORIDA MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO WIRE FRAUD

Alain Galette, a resident of Miami, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, to one count of wire fraud on August 4, 2022… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2022-334

August 03, 2022 |  Investigative Summaries

MICHIGAN MAN SENTENCED FOR WIRE FRAUD AND MAKING FALSE STATEMENTS

Earl Kendricks, Jr., a resident of Roseville, Michigan, was sentenced on August 3, 2022, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2022-332

July 25, 2022 |  Investigative Summaries

FORMER EMPLOYEE SENTENCED FOR DEFRAUDING PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM AND UNEMPLOYMENT FRAUD

A former Amtrak train attendant based in New Orleans, Louisiana, was sentenced in the Eastern District of Louisiana on July 25, 2022, to three years… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2022-329

July 25, 2022 |  Investigative Summaries

PODIATRIST SENTENCED TO TWO YEARS’ PROBATION IN HEALTH CARE FRAUD SCHEME

Robert Joseph, a podiatrist based in Los Angeles, California, was sentenced in U.S. District Court, Central District of California, on July 25, 2022… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2022-333

July 21, 2022 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE TERMINATED FOR THEFT OF COMPANY FUNDS

An Amtrak Red Cap/Baggageman based in Chicago was terminated from employment on July 21, 2022, following his administrative hearing. Our… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2022-328

July 18, 2022 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE RESIGNS PRIOR TO ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING

An Amtrak lead service/train attendant based in New Orleans, Louisiana, resigned from her position on July 18, 2022, prior to her administrative… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2022-327

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
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2022-325

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
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2022-330