SAN ANTONIO – Recently, two men admitted to trying to bribe Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar in a scheme to secure a towing contract. This was announced by the FBI and the Department of Justice.
In a news conference held at the United States Attorney’s Office, the two men were identified as Muhammad Choudary, who is 78 years old, and Anwar Tahir.
Choudary owned a towing business called Mission Wrecker, which operated in Bexar County. In late March 2025, Bexar County started looking for bids for towing and wrecking services specifically for the Sheriff’s Office and Constable Offices.
According to the DOJ, Choudary utilized Tahir as a middleman in this bribery attempt. During a meeting on April 16, 2025, Choudary and Tahir proposed to Sheriff Salazar that they would pay him $30,000 to help ensure that Choudary’s company would win the towing contract.
The very next day, Sheriff Salazar reported this bribery attempt to the FBI, demonstrating his commitment to integrity.
After the report, the FBI introduced an intermediary who pretended to be a representative for Salazar. In a follow-up meeting, Tahir offered to pay $10,000 upfront and an additional $25,000 each year for the sheriff’s assistance in securing the towing contract for Choudary’s business.
Both Choudary and Tahir pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery. Choudary could face up to five years in federal prison, while Tahir pleaded guilty earlier on March 31.
Erik Fuchs, an assistant U.S. Attorney, stated, “Today serves as a reminder to everyone here in the Western District of Texas that the integrity of public officials is not for sale.”
A federal district court judge will decide how long Choudary and Tahir will spend in prison. The FBI and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) were also involved in investigating this case, highlighting the seriousness of the matter.
