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Investigative Summaries

October 09, 2023 |  Investigative Summaries

FIVE EMPLOYEES TERMINATED OR RESIGNED WHILE UNDER INVESTIGATION AND SIX OTHERS REPRIMANDED FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION INTO TIME AND ATTENDANCE ABUSE

An Amtrak engineer based in Miami, Florida, signed a waiver of administrative hearing on October 9, 2023, following a year-long investigation into… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2024-314

October 05, 2023 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE TERMINATED FOR ENGAGING IN OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT WHILE ON MEDICAL LEAVE

An Amtrak Coach Cleaner based in Miami, Florida, was terminated from employment on October 5, 2023, following her administrative hearing. Our… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2024-303

October 02, 2023 |  Investigative Summaries

CALIFORNIA RESIDENT PLEADS GUILTY TO CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT WIRE FRAUD

Hanna Dinh, a California resident, pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud on October 2, 2023, in U.S. District Court, Central District of… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2024-307

September 20, 2023 |  Investigative Summaries

FORMER EMPLOYEE PLEADS GUILTY FOR UNLAWFULLY ENTERING THE U.S. CAPITOL BUILDING

Ronald Andrulonis, a former Amtrak junior tamper, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court, District of Columbia, to a misdemeanor charge of Entering… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2023-354

September 05, 2023 |  Investigative Summaries

AMTRAK FOREMAN RESIGNS AFTER LEAVING AMTRAK PROPERTY WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION

An Amtrak Foreman based in Springfield, Massachusetts, violated company policies by leaving company property on five occasions without authorization… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2023-352

August 15, 2023 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE AGREES TO CIVIL SETTLEMENT RELATED TO THE FRAUDULENT RECEIPT OF ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOAN ADVANCE

An Amtrak senior manager based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, signed a civil settlement agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2023-351

August 08, 2023 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE RESIGNS AFTER RECEIVING KICKBACKS FROM TRANSPORTATION DRIVER

An Amtrak Assistant Lead Customer Service Representative based in New Orleans, Louisiana, resigned from his position on August 8, 2023, prior to his… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2023-349

August 02, 2023 |  Investigative Summaries

EMPLOYEE TERMINATED FOR ENGAGING IN OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT WHILE ON MEDICAL LEAVE

An Amtrak Service Attendant based in Seattle, Washington, was terminated from employment on August 2, 2023, following her administrative hearing. Our… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2023-348

July 28, 2023 |  Investigative Summaries

MANAGER OF CLINICAL LABORATORY PLEADS GUILTY TO HEALTH CARE FRAUD

David Pugliese, a resident of Palm Beach County, Florida, pleaded guilty on July 28, 2023, in U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, to… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2023-350

July 24, 2023 |  Investigative Summaries

OWNER OF CALIFORNIA PHARMACY AND MEDICAL MARKETER SENTENCED FOR ROLE IN HEALTH CARE FRAUD SCHEME

Leslie Ezidore, a resident of Los Angeles, California, and owner of the now-defunct Irvine Wellness Pharmacy, was sentenced on July 24, 2023, in U.S… Read more
Tracking Number

OIG-WS-2023-346