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Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)
Report Number
OIG-WS-2025-309
Report Description

An Amtrak customer service representative based in Miami, Florida, signed a civil settlement agreement on December 21, 2024, with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Florida. The employee agreed to pay $48,000 in restitution and penalties related to the fraudulent receipt of two pandemic related loans. The employee applied for and received an Economic Injury Disaster Loan in the amount of $30,500 and a Paycheck Protection Program loan in the amount of $12,522.50. The loan applications contained false statements and information to qualify for the loans. As a result, the employee received Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act funds to which he was not entitled.

Report Type
Investigation
Location

Miami, FL
United States

Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
Report updated under NDAA 5274
No

Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG

United States