"Ex-Jaguars Employee Amit Patel Sentenced to 6.5 Years for $22M Theft"

A former Jacksonville Jaguars employee, Amit Patel, has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison and ordered to repay over $21 million after pleading guilty to wire fraud and illegal monetary transaction charges for stealing more than $22 million from the NFL team using the virtual credit card system. Prosecutors allege Patel used the stolen money to fund an extravagant lifestyle, including online gambling, travel, sporting tickets, and property purchases. Patel's attorney claims his client suffers from a serious gambling addiction and is deeply remorseful for his actions.