Investigative Summaries

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
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2022-324

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
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2022-323

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
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2022-336

April 20, 2022 |  Investigative Summaries

FORMER AMTRAK EMPLOYEE SENTENCED FOR IDENTITY THEFT

Dominique Henley, a former Amtrak baggageman based in Chicago, pleaded guilty to identity theft and was sentenced in the Circuit Court of Cook County… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2022-335

April 12, 2022 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE RESIGNS AFTER FAILURE TO REPORT TWO ARRESTS

A Trackman/Watchman based in New York resigned on April 12, 2022, prior to his disciplinary hearing. The former employee failed to report his two… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2022-342

April 12, 2022 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE RESIGNS PRIOR TO ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING

An Amtrak conductor based in Miami, Florida, resigned from his position on April 12, 2022, prior to his administrative hearing. Our investigation… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2022-322

March 30, 2022 |  Investigative Summaries

MANAGER TERMINATED FOR DISCUSSING BID STRATEGIES WITH VENDOR

An Information Technology Manager based in Washington, D.C., was terminated from the company on March 30, 2022. We found that the manager violated… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2022-319

March 25, 2022 |  Investigative Summaries

SIX EMPLOYEES RESIGN AFTER PARTICIPATING IN A TIME AND ATTENDANCE FRAUD SCHEME

One supervisor, two assistant supervisors, two foremen, and a driver based in New York City violated company policies by engaging in time and… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2022-317

March 23, 2022 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE CONVICTED IN A TIME AND ATTENDANCE FRAUD SCHEME

Brian Kerr, former Building and Bridges Assistant Supervisor, pleaded guilty in New York County Supreme Court on March 23, 2022, to two misdemeanor… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2022-320

March 12, 2022 |  Investigative Summaries

GENERAL FOREMAN TERMINATED AFTER CLAIMING PAY FOR HOURS NOT WORKED

A General Foreman based in Washington, D.C., was terminated from the company on March 12, 2022. Our investigation found that from July 14, 2021, to… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2022-316