'ChiefsAholic' Sentenced to 32 Years for Multi-State Bank Robbery Spree

May 13, 2025
'ChiefsAholic' Sentenced to 32 Years for Multi-State Bank Robbery Spree
  • 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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