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Businessman Pleads Guilty to Role in Maverick County Bribery Scheme
In a shocking revelation, 52-year-old Salvador Castillon, owner of South Texas Concrete based in Eagle Pass, has pleaded guilty to paying bribes to a Maverick County commissioner in order to secure county construction contracts.
According to the plea agreement, Castillon was awarded Maverick County construction contracts totaling $416,800 in 2010 and $148,000 in 2011. He admitted to paying the Maverick County Precinct 2 commissioner approximately $57,000 in return for being awarded the construction contracts.
The guilty plea was made in Del Rio before U.S. District Judge Alia Moses. Castillon, who remains on bond pending sentencing, faces up to ten years in federal prison and a maximum $250,000 fine.
Castillon’s sentencing is scheduled for 9:00am on May 12, 2014, before Judge Moses in Del Rio. The ongoing 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 Attorney Michael Galdo is prosecuting this case on behalf of the Government.
Castillon, a businessman from Eagle Pass, has been involved in a bribery scheme that has left the community in shock. His guilty plea is a significant development in the ongoing investigation.
The case highlights the need for transparency and accountability in public contracting. It also serves as a reminder that those who engage in corrupt practices will be held accountable.
Castillon’s company, South Texas Concrete, has been awarded numerous contracts in Maverick County. The company’s involvement in the bribery scheme has raised questions about the county’s procurement process.
The guilty plea is a significant blow to Castillon and his company. It remains to be seen how this will impact the future of South Texas Concrete.
The investigation is ongoing, and it is expected that more individuals will be implicated in the bribery scheme.
It is essential that those who engage in corrupt practices are held accountable. The community deserves transparency and honesty from its public officials.
Castillon’s sentencing will be watched closely by the community. It is a significant moment in the ongoing investigation and a reminder that corruption will not be tolerated.
The case serves as a warning to public officials and business leaders that corruption will be punished. It is a victory for the community and a reminder that justice will be served.
Castillon’s guilty plea is a significant step towards accountability in Maverick County. It is a reminder that corruption will not be tolerated and that those who engage in it will be held accountable.
The case highlights the need for robust anti-corruption measures in public contracting. It also serves as a reminder that transparency and accountability are essential in maintaining public trust.
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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