Xaviar Babudar Guilty Plea

Xaviar Michael Babudar, popularly known  on social media as Kansas City Chiefs   superfan “ChiefsAholic,” pleaded guilty today to  charges related to a string of 11 bank robberies,   or attempted robberies. Babudar admitted that  he engaged in a string of nine bank and credit   union robberies (or attempted robberies) in  2022 followed by two bank robberies committed   while he was a fugitive from justice in 2023.  Babudar laundered much of the stolen money   through area casinos and online gambling. Babudar pleaded guilty not only to charges   contained in the indictment here in  the Western District of Missouri,   but also to the federal bank robbery charged by  indictment in the Northern District of Oklahoma.   The FBI’s diligent investigation, in partnership  with law enforcement from multiple jurisdictions   across several states, served to bring Babudar to  justice. More specific information about today’s   guilty plea is available on our website. Under  the terms of today’s plea agreement, Babudar   must pay more than $500,000 in restitution,  and he must forfeit to the government any   property involved in his money-laundering  activity, including an autographed painting   of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick  Mahomes that has been recovered by the FBI.  Babudar’s violent crime spree across  the Midwest and beyond traumatized bank   employees and victimized financial institutions  in seven states. He tried to conceal hundreds   of thousands of dollars in stolen cash by  using it to gamble online and at casinos,   but the odds caught up with him. With this  conviction, he will be held accountable   for the full scope of his criminal conduct,  including his attempt to flee from justice.