'ChiefsAholic' Sentenced to 32 Years for Multi-State Bank Robbery Spree
May 13, 2025
Babudar's criminal activities included a total of 11 bank robberies across seven states, during which he stole nearly $850,000, primarily to fund his extravagant lifestyle as a Chiefs superfan.
Victims of Babudar's robberies, including former bank teller Payton Garcia, have voiced the lasting trauma caused by his actions and supported maximum penalties against him.
Xaviar Babudar, infamously known as 'ChiefsAholic', has been sentenced to 32 years in an Oklahoma prison for robbing a bank in the Tulsa area, which will follow his existing federal prison term.
Despite the District Attorney's push for a life sentence, the judge opted for a lesser sentence, noting that Babudar used a replica gun during the robberies.
Most of the stolen money remains unrecovered, and in 2024, Babudar was ordered to pay over $530,000 in restitution, along with forfeiting items used to launder the money.
Following his arrest shortly after the robbery, Babudar was released on bond in February 2023, but later removed his GPS ankle monitor and committed two additional robberies.
After evading authorities for three months, he was apprehended in Northern California while linked to unsolved bank robberies in Tennessee and other Midwestern states.
His robbery spree not only terrorized bank employees, but also financed his attendance at expensive Chiefs games, as noted by U.S. Attorney Teresa Moore.
During the sentencing, Babudar expressed remorse and took full responsibility for his actions, as highlighted by his attorney, Jay-Michael Swab.
This sentencing marks a stark contrast to Babudar's previous image as a devoted fan, highlighting his dramatic fall from grace.
He pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including robbery with a firearm and assault while masked, stemming from a robbery that occurred on December 12, 2022.
Babudar's defense team attributed his criminal behavior to a gambling addiction and a troubled upbringing, claiming he is remorseful and has found faith during his time in custody.
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AP News • May 12, 2025
Chiefs superfan 'ChiefsAholic' sentenced to 32 years in Oklahoma prison | AP News
ESPN • May 12, 2025
Xaviar Babudar, aka ChiefsAholic, gets 32 years for Okla. robbery - ESPN
CBSSports.com • May 12, 2025
Chiefs superfan Xaviar Babudar, known as 'ChiefsAholic,' sentenced to 32 years for Oklahoma bank robbery