Ten MBTA employees are on administrative leave following allegations that they were misusing resources for non-work-related activities at a T facility in South Boston.
The probe that the agency said involves “potential criminal activity” was addressed during Thursday’s T board of directors meeting.
Transit Police is now leading the investigation that’s looking into claims that these MBTA employees were working on non-MBTA vehicles while on company time at the Cabot Yard and Maintenance Facility at 275 Dorchester Avenue.
The MBTA hasn’t said when the probe began, and the specifics of the allegations remain unclear.
“As public servants, we have an obligation to properly fulfill our duties, not only for the public we serve but for our entire workforce, and we will take all necessary actions regarding this matter,” said MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng.
MBTA officials entered a closed-door meeting to discuss the investigation during Thursday’s meeting.
“Staff have requested that the board enter into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation and to investigate charges of criminal misconduct or to consider the filing of criminal complaint,” said Thomas Glynn, outgoing chairman of the board.