German Garcia Cano, Bribery, Texas 2024

CORRUPTION RUNS DEEP IN TEXAS: San Antonio Businessman Pleads Guilty In Bribery Scheme

A shocking turn of events in Maverick County has left residents stunned as 54-year-old German Garcia Cano, owner of GGC Enterprises, Inc., pleaded guilty in federal court to paying a bribe to an agent of an organization receiving federal funds.

The crime, which dates back to 2009, involved Maverick County paying GGC Enterprises, Inc. hundreds of thousands of dollars for leasing heavy equipment used in construction projects in Maverick County. But what seemed like a legitimate business venture was actually a clever ruse to line Cano’s pockets.

According to court records, Cano paid bribes to two Maverick County employees to ensure that GGC secured those leasing contracts with Maverick County and to receive his checks from the county. This brazen act of corruption has left many wondering how such a scheme could have gone on for so long.

Cano, who is the 16th defendant convicted in connection with this Maverick County corruption investigation, remains on bond pending sentencing. His fate now hangs in the balance as he faces up to 10 years in federal prison. Eagle Pass businessman Hipolito Amaya is the only defendant who has been sentenced, receiving 41 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release and ordered to pay approximately $35,000 restitution for paying a bribe.

This investigation is being conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Texas Department of Public Safety. Individuals who have first-hand information about corruption, fraud, or bribery related to Maverick County are urged to contact the FBI at (210) 225-6741.

Assistant United States Attorneys Bryan Reeves, Katherine Griffin, and Michael Galdo are prosecuting this case on behalf of the Government.

In related news, Maverick County residents are still reeling from the aftermath of this corruption scandal. With many questions still unanswered, one thing is clear: corruption will not be tolerated in Maverick County.

The case against German Garcia Cano is a stark reminder that corruption can occur anywhere, even in the most seemingly legitimate of businesses. As the investigation continues, one thing is certain: those responsible will be held accountable.

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