Former Amtrak Employee Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud
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Investigative Press Release
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AMTRAK
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Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)
Federal Agency
Yes
Location
United States
What to Report to the OIG Hotline
Contract and Grant Fraud
Environmental, Health, and Safety Violations
Computer Crimes
Product Substitution and Suspect/Counterfeit Parts
Bribery, Kickbacks, and Gratuities
False Statements and False Claims
Conflicts of Interest and Ethical Conduct Violations
Travel Fraud
Theft or Abuse of Government Property
Violation(s) of Criminal Law and/or the Civil False Claims Act in Connection with a Federal Contract
Other Violations of Federal Laws and Regulations
Any Issue Believed to be Fraud, Waste, or Abuse Related
What Not to Report to the OIG Hotline
Amtrak Emergencies - Amtrak emergencies should be directed to the Amtrak Police Department at 1-800-331-0008.
Customer Service Complaints - If you wish to submit a customer service complaint, such as issues related to train delays, cleanliness of trains, demeanor of Amtrak employees, and/or to request a refund, please contact Amtrak Customer Service or 1-800-USA-RAIL.
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Audit
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Audit
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OIG-WS-2022-308
Investigation
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG
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Investigation
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG
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Investigation
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG
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