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Amit Patel, Former Jaguars Employee, Faces Up to 30 Years in Prison After Guilty Plea

Amit Patel, a former financial employee for the Jacksonville Jaguars, pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to charges of wire fraud and illegal monetary transaction after allegedly stealing over $22 million from the NFL franchise, per ESPN's Michael DiRocco.

The 31-year-old is facing a fine of up to $500,000 and up to 30 years in prison.

According to that report, Patel "used his position as the sole overseer of the franchise's virtual credit card program" to make purchases that included "a condominium in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, a Tesla Model 3 sedan, cryptocurrency, chartering private jets, luxury hotel stays, a country club membership and luxury wristwatches.