Investigative Press Releases

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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January 13, 2023 |  Investigations Press Release

Former Amtrak employee sentenced to prison, restitution after swindling customers out of more than $23k for phony Amtrak trip to New York City

Former Amtrak employee sentenced to prison, restitution after swindling customers out of more than $23k for phony Amtrak trip to New York City… Read more
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December 09, 2022 |  Investigations Press Release

California Pharmacist found guilty of defrauding Amtrak, Tricare health care plans

For Immediate Release December 9, 2022   LOS ANGELES – An Orange County pharmacist was found guilty by a jury on November 22 for her role in… Read more
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November 23, 2022 |  Investigations Press Release

Former Amtrak employee and husband plead guilty after bilking pandemic relief program of nearly $1 million

For Immediate Release November 23, 2022 LOS ANGELES – A former Amtrak employee pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal criminal charges for conspiring… Read more
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September 20, 2022 |  Investigations Press Release

Arsonist sentenced to eight years in prison for torching Amtrak facilities, apartment building

For Immediate Release September 29, 2022   INDIANAPOLIS – A Beech Grove man was sentenced September 20, 2022, to 8 years in federal prison… Read more
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September 09, 2022 |  Investigations Press Release

Amtrak OIG investigation leads to indictment of former Amtrak employee for pandemic relief fraud

For Immediate Release September 29, 2022   PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia woman and former Amtrak employee was charged September 9, 2022,… Read more
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July 29, 2022 |  Investigations Press Release

Florida woman sentenced to 60 months in prison, ordered to pay $17 million in restitution for health care fraud scheme

For Immediate Release July 29, 2022   WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The owner of an addiction treatment facility was sentenced on July 29 to five… Read more
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