KANSAS CITY, Mo.–The man best known as the Kansas City Chiefs superfan who dressed like a wolf and called himself “ChiefsAholic” has made his first appearance in a Kansas City courtroom as he faces charges to robbing several credit unions and banks.
As CUToday.info has reported,
Xaviar Michael Babudar, 29, is accused of robbing or attempting to rob financial institutions in several states, including Tulsa Teachers FCU in Bixby, Okla., on Dec. 16, 2022.
Bixby police were able to arrest Babudar and recover the money he allegedly stole from the bank, according to prosecutors.
On the Lam
Babudar had been a fugitive for four months and was caught in California in July after he cut off his ankle monitor. The court has appointed a public defender to represent Babudar.
According to court documents, Babudar allegedly traveled throughout the Midwest to perpetrate a string of robberies at various banks and credit unions and then laundered the robbery proceeds through area casinos and bank accounts.
Prosecutors said that following Babudar's arrest in Bixby, FBI investigators began reviewing bank records, casino transaction records, and sensitive financial reporting to determine the breadth and scope of additional potential criminal activities.
Chips Allegedly Purchased
The documents further allege Babudar purchased and redeemed more than $1 million in chips from various casinos in Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois between April and December 2022.
Babudar, who received extensive media coverage, was often shown on television during Chiefs’ games and who frequently used social media to show he had placed large bets on his favorite NFL team, is due back in court this week.
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