Investigative Press Releases

December 26, 2023 |  Investigations Press Release

Houston Woman sentenced to 4 months’ probation, $187,000 restitution for CARES Act fraud, theft of government funds

December 26, 2023 NEW ORLEANS — The spouse of a former Amtrak employee, who now resides in Houston, Texas, was sentenced December 12, 2023, after… Read more
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December 26, 2023 |  Investigations Press Release

Two sentenced for rural hospital billing scheme investigated by Amtrak OIG

  December 26, 2023 WASHINGTON — Two individuals were sentenced December 15, 2023, for their roles in a multi-state scheme to defraud health… Read more
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November 30, 2023 |  Investigations Press Release

Former Amtrak employee pleads guilty to CARES Act fraud

November 30, 2023   NEW ORLEANS — A Houston woman and former Amtrak employee pleaded guilty October 18, 2023, to a one-count bill of… Read more
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October 11, 2023 |  Investigations Press Release

Houston Woman pleads guilty to Cares Act fraud, theft of government funds

October 11, 2023 NEW ORLEANS — The spouse of a former Amtrak employee pleaded guilty September 12, 2023, to a two-count bill of information charging… Read more
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September 27, 2023 |  Investigations Press Release

Former Amtrak employee sentenced for CARES Act fraud

September 27, 2023   NEW ORLEANS — A former Amtrak employee pleaded guilty July 24, 2023, to making false statements related to her… Read more
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September 27, 2023 |  Investigations Press Release

OIG investigation results in charges against former Amtrak employee for CARES Act fraud

September 27, 2023 NEW ORLEANS — A Houston woman and former Amtrak employee was charged August 18, 2023, with making false statements related to her… Read more
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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

For Immediate Release 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

For Immediate Release 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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