‘ChiefsAholic’ Superfan Pleads Guilty to Bank Robbery, Money Laundering
Xaviar Babudar—an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan known by the alias “ChiefsAholic”—pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count of bank robbery, one count of money laundering, and one count of transporting stolen property across state lines in federal court.
Babudar, 29, had previously been indicted on 19 charges by a federal grand jury in August. Per the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri, the charges relate to “a string of 11 robberies, or attempted robberies, of financial institutions in seven states.”
According to prosecutors, penalties leveled toward Babudar as part of his plea agreement include restitution of over $500,000 and the forfeiture of property—including an autographed painting of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
Babudar admitted to the aforementioned robberies and attempted robberies as part of the plea deal, including two after cutting off an ankle monitor in March 2023.
“His violent crime spree across the Midwest and beyond traumatized bank employees and victimized financial institutions in seven states,” U.S. Attorney Tessa Moore said in a statement. “With today’s conviction, he will be held accountable for the full scope of his criminal conduct, including his attempt to flee from justice.”
The bizarre saga surrounding Babudar—known for dressing up in a wolf costume to attend games—has captivated Kansas City fans over the past two seasons. ESPN ran a short documentary about his escapades, and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce suggested the man inspired the team’s look ahead of their 17-10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC championship on Jan. 28.
