Kansas City Chiefs fan "ChiefsAholic" sentenced to more than 17 years after robbing banks to fund sports fandom

As the Kansas City Chiefs kick off the 2024 NFL season against the Baltimore Ravens, one of the reigning Super Bowl champions' most infamous fans will be absent from the stands. No, not Taylor Swift — Xavier Babudar, better known as "ChiefsAholic," was sentenced to 17 years and six months following a string of bank robberies across the country.

He was sentenced on charges related to 11 robberies across seven states, stealing over $800,000.  

Babudar became well known for suiting up in a wolf costume to attend Chiefs games, garnering attention throughout the team's recent string of championships with quarterback Patrick Mahomes.