SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar reported a bribery attempt by Muhammad Choudary and Anwar Tahir on April 17, 2025, after they offered him $30,000 during a lunch meeting the previous day to influence the award of a county towing contract to Choudary’s company, Mission Wrecker Service. The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office had begun soliciting bids for towing and wrecking services for its offices and Constable Offices in late March 2025.

During a follow-up meeting, Tahir increased the offer to $10,000 upfront and $25,000 annually for the life of the contract, according to court records. In total, more than $250,000 was offered to Salazar, the Department of Justice stated. Salazar reported the incident to the FBI the day after the initial meeting, triggering an investigation in which an FBI intermediary posed as his representative.

“I’ve never had anybody straight out offer me a bribe like that,” Salazar said. “As I tell my cadets on day one in the academy, a penny is too much to take and a million dollars is not enough to sell your soul, your integrity.”

Choudary, 78, who owned Mission Wrecker, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery on Friday. Tahir, described by the Department of Justice as a middleman in the scheme, entered a guilty plea on March 31. Both remain out on bond while awaiting sentencing.

Eric Fuchs, First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas, said, “Today serves as a reminder to everyone here in the Western District of Texas that the integrity of public officials is not for sale.” Alex Doran, FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge, said, “We need the public and individuals like Sheriff Salazar to come forward and report misconduct.” The FBI and the Internal Revenue Service conducted the investigation.