Jaguars Pursue $66.6M in Damages from Former Employee Over $22M Theft

Amit Patel, who pleaded guilty to wire fraud, faces a civil lawsuit to recover stolen funds and additional damages.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are suing ex-employee Amit Patel for $66.6 million after he stole $22 million from the team.
Patel admitted to using the team's virtual credit card program for fraudulent purchases to fund gambling and luxury items.
He was sentenced to six and a half years in federal prison and ordered to pay restitution of $22.22 million.
The civil suit aims to provide the Jaguars more flexibility in recovering the stolen money and seizing Patel's legally gained assets.
Florida law allows plaintiffs to seek up to three times the amount of actual damages in such cases.