Former Jaguars Financial Manager Sentenced to 78 Months for $22M Fraud

Amit Patel, the ex-financial manager for the Jacksonville Jaguars, received a 78-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to stealing over $22 million through fraudulent transactions.

Amit Patel, 31, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Jacksonville for wire fraud and making illegal monetary transactions.
Patel's theft, described as 'complex' by prosecutors, went unnoticed for 40 months, involving hundreds of fraudulent transactions.
Despite returning $1.89 million, Patel faces a restitution of over $21 million, a sum the judge noted he is unlikely to ever repay.
Patel's defense highlighted his struggle with alcohol and gambling addiction, stating that he gambled away approximately 99% of the stolen funds.
The Jacksonville Jaguars have implemented additional checks and balances to prevent future incidents, emphasizing Patel was a 'rogue employee'.