KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Xaviar Michael Babudar, known to many as Kansas City Chiefs fanatic “ChiefsAholic,” has been sentenced to 17 ½ years in federal prison without parole after admitting to a series of 11 bank robberies across seven states. Babudar, 30, stole $847,725 during a crime spree that funded his extravagant lifestyle as a dedicated follower of the Kansas City Chiefs, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced.
Babudar, who gained popularity on social media for attending Chiefs games dressed as a wolf in team gear, used the proceeds from his robberies to travel and purchase expensive tickets. His double life as a social media celebrity and bank robber was uncovered following a lengthy investigation by law enforcement.
“While parading as a social media celebrity, the defendant secretly engaged in a violent crime spree of armed robberies and attempted robberies across seven states,” said U.S. Attorney Teresa Moore. “He terrorized bank employees at gunpoint to bankroll his Chiefs Kingdom lifestyle.”
Babudar’s sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Howard F. Sachs, who also ordered him to pay $532,675 in restitution to the financial institutions he robbed. Despite some of the stolen money being recovered, a significant portion remains missing.
In addition to his prison sentence, Babudar was ordered to forfeit any property linked to his money laundering activities, including an autographed painting of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, which was recovered by the FBI.
Babudar’s crime spree spanned several states, with notable incidents including the theft of $70,000 from a Great Western Bank branch in Clive, Iowa, where he entered the bank wearing a ski mask and threatened the teller with a note claiming he had a firearm. After fleeing the scene, investigators recovered DNA evidence linking Babudar to the crime.
Babudar, who pleaded guilty in February 2024 to charges of money laundering, transporting stolen property across state lines, and bank robbery, laundered much of the stolen money through casinos and online gambling. His sentence will be served concurrently in both the Western District of Missouri and the Northern District of Oklahoma.
The investigation involved multiple law enforcement agencies across several states, including the FBI Kansas City Field Office and the Bixby Police Department in Oklahoma.
“Babudar terrorized bank employees throughout his multi-state crime spree, while relishing his celebrity status,” said Special Agent in Charge Stephen Cyrus of the FBI Kansas City Field Office. “Today’s sentencing speaks to the severity of his actions.”
Babudar’s double life as a devoted Chiefs fan and bank robber has come to an end, and he will now serve nearly two decades behind bars.
