KC Reporter

A man known as Kansas City Chiefs superfan “ChiefsAholic” has pleaded guilty to charges related to a series of bank robberies and money laundering schemes that spanned across multiple states. U.S. Attorney Teresa Moore stated, “His violent crime spree across the Midwest and beyond traumatized bank employees and victimized financial institutions in seven states.”

Xaviar Michael Babudar, 29, admitted to a string of robberies and money laundering activities, including attempting to conceal hundreds of thousands of dollars in stolen cash through online gambling and casino visits. Babudar's criminal actions were described by FBI Special Agent in Charge Stephen A. Cyrus as reckless and intimidating to both bank employees and institutions. Babudar's efforts to evade justice were thwarted, leading to his guilty plea before U.S. District Judge Howard F. Sachs.

U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson of the Northern District of Oklahoma highlighted the seriousness of Babudar's actions, stating, “Babudar posed a serious danger and risk to the public.” Babudar's criminal activities involved threatening bank employees and using what appeared to be firearms to carry out the robberies.

Babudar, who maintained a social media presence as a Kansas City Chiefs superfan, was involved in a series of robberies and attempted robberies in various states, including Iowa, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Tennessee. Babudar stole substantial amounts of money from different financial institutions, with his criminal conduct extending to laundering the stolen funds through casinos and online gambling platforms.

The guilty plea agreement requires Babudar to pay significant restitution to the victim financial institutions and forfeit any property involved in his money laundering activities. Moreover, Babudar faces a potential sentence of up to 50 years in federal prison without parole, with a sentencing hearing scheduled for July 10, 2024.

Babudar's criminal activities, which included robbing banks while on the run as a fugitive, involved threats of violence and intimidation towards bank employees. Babudar's elaborate schemes to conceal his criminal proceeds through gambling and financial transactions ultimately led to his apprehension and subsequent guilty plea.

This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys in the Western District of Missouri and the Northern District of Oklahoma, with the investigation conducted by the FBI and local law enforcement agencies. Babudar's actions have underscored the serious consequences of engaging in violent crimes and money laundering, with the legal system holding individuals like him accountable for their actions.