Report File
Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG
Other Participating OIGs
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)
Report Number
OIG-WS-2023-349
Report Description
An Amtrak Assistant Lead Customer Service Representative based in New Orleans, Louisiana, resigned from his position on August 8, 2023, prior to his administrative hearing. Our investigation found that the former employee violated company policies by accepting cash kickbacks from a private transportation driver for referring passengers to his service. During his interview, the former employee admitted to receiving money for referring passengers to the transportation service. Another employee previously resigned from the company on June 1, 2023, for her involvement in the scheme.
Report Type
Investigation
Location
New Orleans, LA
United States
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
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