FBI seeks victims of Corpus Christi tire shop owner charged with fraud

Victor Daniel Almaguer, owner of Danny's Tires, faces federal wire fraud and identity theft charges.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 1:51am

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An extreme close-up of a crumpled, torn financial document reflecting a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing evidence of fraud.The FBI's search for victims of an alleged fraud scheme at a local tire shop underscores the need for community vigilance against financial crimes.Corpus Christi Today

The FBI's Corpus Christi Division is asking the public to come forward if they believe they were victimized by Victor Daniel Almaguer, the 43-year-old owner of Danny's Tires in Corpus Christi, Texas. Almaguer was recently charged with federal wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and other offenses.

Why it matters

Fraud cases can have a significant impact on local communities, eroding trust and causing financial hardship for victims. The FBI's outreach aims to identify the full scope of Almaguer's alleged crimes and ensure all impacted individuals have the opportunity to participate in the investigation.

The details

According to authorities, Almaguer, who is commonly known as "Danny," is accused of committing wire fraud and identity theft through his tire shop business. The FBI is now seeking to locate any additional victims who may have been targeted by Almaguer's alleged criminal activities.

  • Almaguer was recently charged with the federal offenses.

The players

Victor Daniel Almaguer

The 43-year-old owner of Danny's Tires in Corpus Christi, Texas, who was recently charged with federal wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and other offenses.

FBI Corpus Christi Division

The local FBI office leading the investigation and seeking to identify potential victims of Almaguer's alleged crimes.

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What’s next

Individuals who believe they were victimized by Almaguer or have information about other potential victims are asked to complete a short form on the FBI website.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of vigilance against financial fraud, especially within local businesses, and the FBI's efforts to ensure all victims have the opportunity to participate in the investigation and seek justice.