Chiefs superfan ‘ChiefsAholic’ gets 32 years in prison after series of Oklahoma bank robberies

Once celebrated for his over-the-top support of the Kansas City Chiefs, Xaviar Babudar—widely recognized as the masked superfan “ChiefsAholic”—has now become one of the most infamous criminals tied to NFL fandom. On Monday, a Tulsa County courtroom delivered the final chapter in his jaw-dropping fall from grace, sentencing him to 32 years in state prison for the armed robbery of the Tulsa Teachers Credit Union in Bixby, Oklahoma.The courtroom scene was somber as Babudar aka “ChiefsAholic”, now 30, apologized to the victims and acknowledged the gravity of his actions. “He expressed sincere remorse and took full responsibility for his actions,” his attorney Jay-Michael Swab shared, emphasizing his client’s regret.But remorse couldn’t outweigh the damage. Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler didn’t mince words, pushing for the harshest possible outcome. “He is a serial robber who traumatized these victims and numerous other victims across this country,” Kunzweiler stated, underscoring the psychological toll Babudar's crimes left behind.Despite the DA’s push for a life sentence, District Judge Michelle Keely ordered that Babudar’s state sentence run concurrently with his federal prison term. That means after completing his 17.5-year federal sentence for 11 bank robberies across seven states, Babudar will serve an additional 14 years under Oklahoma’s jurisdiction.This wasn’t just a case of armed theft—it was a carefully concealed double life. Babudar, who cultivated a near-celebrity presence through his @ChiefsAholic account on X (formerly Twitter), had attended countless Chiefs games dressed in a gray wolf costume. His persona, equal parts energetic and enigmatic, captured the hearts of fans across the NFL community. But behind the costume was a man financing his public persona with stolen cash and gambling addiction-fueled crimes.In March 2025, Babudar pleaded guilty to the December 2022 robbery that started his unraveling. He had been arrested in Bixby but was later released on bond under GPS surveillance. That didn’t last long—by March 2023, he’d cut off his ankle monitor and fled. After months on the run, the FBI finally tracked him down in California.By the time the law caught up with him, Babudar had stolen more than $800,000 from 11 banks and funneled that money through various casinos. Swab noted that his client’s gambling addiction played a significant role in his descent into crime, but even that rationale could not overshadow the cold, calculated nature of his spree.What began as a story of passionate fandom quickly turned into a cautionary tale about deception, addiction, and the fine line between admiration and obsession. Also Read: NFL confirms 2025 Christmas Day blockbuster: Broncos to face Patrick Mahomes’ Chiefs in rivalry rematch