McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Homeland Security Investigations seized a large amount of cash from McAllen City Commissioner Rodolfo “Rudy” Castillo’s house before his arrest, according to a federal agent who testified during a hearing on Friday.

Special Agent Mario Godinez, who testified during a hearing on Friday afternoon, said Homeland Security Investigations hadn’t counted the cash, but agents believed they had seized $100,000 to $300,000.

“Having cash is not illegal,” said attorney Rick Salinas of Mission, who represents Castillo. “There’s nothing wrong with it.”

Rodolfo Castillo, 55, of McAllen joined the City Commission in 2022. He represents District 4, which covers southwest McAllen.

Castillo and his wife, Bertha, also own Oro Ropa Usada, which buys and sells used clothing.

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