Investigative Press Releases
August 21, 2023 | Investigations Press Release
Former Contract Employee Pleads Guilty in Amtrak Timecard, Kickback Scheme
August 21, 2023
MIAMI – A Florida man pleaded guilty July 28, 2023, for his role in a timecard falsification and kickback scheme that bilked Amtrak… Read more
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August 21, 2023 | Investigations Press Release
Houston Woman Charged with Cares Act Fraud and Theft of Government Funds
August 21, 2023
NEW ORLEANS — The spouse of a former Amtrak employee was charged July 7, 2023, with making false statements and theft of… Read more
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June 28, 2023 | Investigations Press Release
Two plead guilty in $9 million health care fraud scheme that targeted Amtrak
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June 28, 2023
NEWARK, N.J. — A former Amtrak employee and a New Jersey man pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges related… Read more
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April 27, 2023 | Investigations Press Release
Amtrak OIG investigation leads to guilty plea in $1.3 million health care fraud case
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April 27, 2023
NEWARK, N.J. – A New Jersey doctor admitted Wednesday to participating in a health care fraud scheme to… Read more
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April 25, 2023 | Investigations Press Release
Amtrak OIG agents support nationwide action to combat alleged COVID-19 health care fraud
For Immediate Release
April 25, 2023
LOS ANGELES – Agents from the Amtrak Office of Inspector General supported a nationwide law enforcement… Read more
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April 25, 2023 | Investigations Press Release
California pharmacist sentenced to 15 years in prison, $11.1 million in restitution for defrauding Amtrak and military health care plans
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April 25, 2023
LOS ANGELES – A pharmacist based in Orange County was sentenced to 15 years in prison April 3, 2023, and was… Read more
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March 23, 2023 | Investigations Press Release
Second man sentenced in Amtrak-OIG investigated credit card fraud case
For Immediate Release
March 23, 2023
OCALA, Fla. – A second man was sentenced to prison on February 17, 2023, and ordered to forfeit more… Read more
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March 23, 2023 | Investigations Press Release
Pharmacy director sentenced to prison, $3 million in restitution for role in health care fraud scheme
For Immediate Release
March 23, 2023
LOS ANGELES – A former director at a now-defunct Irvine pharmacy was sentenced to 9 1/2 years in… Read more
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February 10, 2023 | Investigations Press Release
Florida man sentenced to federal prison, $27K forfeiture for identity theft, using fraudulent credit cards
Florida man sentenced to federal prison, $27K forfeiture for identity theft, using fraudulent credit cards
February 10, 2023
OCALA, Fla. –… Read more
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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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