Amtrak employees bilked the company for millions in medical insurance fraud, officials say

A substantial health fraud scheme involving at least 119 Amtrak employees and healthcare providers resulted in $12 million in losses for the railroad company, according to an investigation by Amtrak’s Office of Inspector General (OIG). The employees, located in several northeastern states, received cash kickbacks in exchange for using their insurance details, which were then used to file fraudulent medical claims for non-existent services. Following the investigation, 28 employees retired or resigned, while others faced criminal charges, highlighting serious ethical lapses within Amtrak’s workforce culture.