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Investigative Press Releases

October 07, 2021 |  Investigations Press Release

Amtrak OIG-supported investigation leads to prison time, $11.7 million in restitution, including more than $768,000 to Amtrak, for California pharmacist’s health care fraud scheme

For Immediate Release: October 7, 2021   LOS ANGELES – An Orange County Pharmacist on Tuesday was sentenced to nearly six years in prison and… Read more
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August 17, 2021 |  Investigations Press Release

Amtrak OIG investigation leads to arrest, charges for fraudulent fuel charges on Amtrak vehicles

For Immediate Release: August 17, 2021   NEWARK, N.J. – A New Jersey gas station manager was charged August 5, 2021, in connection with… Read more
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June 28, 2021 |  Investigations Press Release

Arson suspect arrested, charged for setting fires at Amtrak’s Beech Grove maintenance facility

For Immediate Release: June 28, 2021   BEECH GROVE, Indianapolis – A Beech Grove man was arrested June 28 in Indianapolis on federal criminal… Read more
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June 11, 2021 |  Investigations Press Release

Chiropractor who defrauded Amtrak’s health care plan found guilty in $2.2 million fraud scheme

For Immediate Release: June 11, 2021   SANTA ANA, California – A former California chiropractor was found guilty Tuesday of several federal… Read more
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May 26, 2021 |  Investigations Press Release

Pennsylvania company agrees to $54K payment, enhanced compliance measures to resolve claims it failed to adhere to ‘Buy American’ requirements on 30th Street Station Project

For Immediate Release: May 26, 2021   PHILADELPHIA – Wescott Electric Company of Aston, Pennsylvania, agreed to pay $54,983 and implement… Read more
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May 14, 2021 |  Investigations Press Release

Amtrak demonstrated good stewardship of pandemic funds but could improve transparency in communication on furloughs and spending plans, OIG finds

For Immediate Release May 14, 2021   WASHINGTON – Amtrak’s Office of Inspector General said in a report released today that Amtrak… Read more
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May 14, 2021 |  Investigations Press Release

ATF, Amtrak offer $10,000 reward for information on alleged arson at Amtrak maintenance facility

For Immediate Release May 14, 2021   INDIANAPOLIS – Investigators with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; Amtrak Office… Read more
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April 28, 2021 |  Investigations Press Release

Amtrak OIG-led investigation leads to prison time, $500K in restitution for Illinois chiropractor

April 28, 2021 For Immediate Release   CHICAGO – An Illinois-based chiropractor was sentenced on Tuesday to 20 months in federal prison and… Read more
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April 12, 2021 |  Investigations Press Release

New report: Amtrak has made progress implementing new safety program, but should address gaps in key skillsets to help ensure it can implement the program as intended

For Immediate Release April 12, 2021   WASHINGTON – Amtrak has made progress in implementing its safety management system, including… Read more
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March 19, 2021 |  Investigations Press Release

Amtrak OIG-supported investigation leads to charges in California health care fraud scheme

For Immediate Release March 19, 2021   SAN FRANCISCO — The co-founders of a San Francisco-based microbiome testing company were charged… Read more
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