In a federal court hearing on Thursday, Xavier Babudar, widely known as "ChiefsAholic," was sentenced to 17.5 years in prison for a series of bank robberies that took place in Oklahoma. The dedicated Kansas City Chiefs superfan had earlier pleaded guilty to charges of money laundering, transporting stolen property across state lines, and bank robbery.

Prosecutors argued that Babudar could have faced up to a 50-year prison sentence for his crimes. However, the judge ultimately handed down a 17.5-year sentence. This decision comes as a result of Babudar's involvement in a December 2022 bank robbery where he threatened a former bank teller, Payton Garcia, at gunpoint.

As part of the sentencing, Babudar has been ordered by an Oklahoma judge to pay $10.8 million in restitution to Garcia. The amount includes $3.6 million for physical assault and an additional $7.2 million in punitive damages. The judge also ruled that a signed painting of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, recovered by the FBI, must be surrendered by Babudar.

Frank Frasier, Garcia's attorney, emphasized the need to ensure that Babudar would not profit from his crimes. He stated that his client had suffered emotional trauma, leading to her decision to quit her job following the robbery.

Babudar gained notoriety by attending Chiefs games donning a wolf costume. However, he led a double life, engaging in bank robberies when he was not cheering on his beloved team. The series of robberies ultimately led to his arrest in December 2022, although he was released on bail in February 2023.

During his short period of freedom, Babudar attempted to launder his ill-gotten gains by placing bets at a casino. He successfully wagered $5,000 on Mahomes winning Super Bowl MVP and the Chiefs winning the Super Bowl in 2023, resulting in a $100,000 payout from the casino in March 2023. Taking advantage of this windfall, Babudar cut off his ankle monitor and skipped his arraignment hearing in Tulsa County.

Following his escape, a $1 million bond warrant was issued for Babudar's arrest. He used his winnings to purchase a vehicle in Nevada and continued his spree by robbing two more banks before being apprehended in July 2023 in Sacramento, California.

Prior to his sentencing, Babudar was held without bail at Leavenworth federal prison in Kansas. With his prison term now set at 17.5 years, the Chiefs superfan's criminal activities have come to an end, leaving a trail of significant financial and emotional damage in his wake.

Disclaimer: This article is based on the information provided and may not contain all relevant details of the case.