Investigative Summaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
November 09, 2022 | Investigative Summaries
FOREMAN TERMINATED FOR ABUSE OF MEDICAL LEAVE
An Amtrak Assistant Foreman based in New York, violated company policy when he engaged in outside employment while on a medical leave of absence. In… Read more
November 07, 2022 | Investigative Summaries
EMPLOYEE AGREES TO CIVIL SETTLEMENT FOR VIOLATION OF THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT
On November 7, 2022, an Amtrak coach cleaner, based in Miami, Florida, signed a civil settlement agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern… Read more
November 04, 2022 | Investigative Summaries
EMPLOYEE AGREES TO CIVIL SETTLEMENT FOR THE FRAUDULENT RECEIPT OF PAYROLL PROTECTION PROGRAM LOAN
On November 4, 2022, an Amtrak motor equipment operator, based in Miami, Florida, signed a civil settlement agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office… Read more