Former Jacksonville Jaguars employee Amit Patel has been charged with grand theft for stealing over $22 million from the team. He is currently serving a 6 1/2-year sentence for federal charges related to wire fraud and illegal monetary transactions. Patel allegedly misused his position managing the Jaguars' virtual credit card program. The team is seeking $66.6 million in damages from Patel, while he has also filed a lawsuit against FanDuel claiming the sportsbook exploited his gambling addiction. Patel was diagnosed with a gambling disorder, raising questions about gaming site responsibilities.
Amit Patel, a former Jacksonville Jaguars employee, is charged with stealing over $22 million while managing the team's virtual credit card program to fund his gambling addiction.
Patel faces state grand theft charges in Florida after serving a 6 1/2-year federal prison sentence for wire fraud related to his gambling activities.
The Jaguars are pursuing $66.6 million in damages from Patel, while he claims FanDuel exploited his gambling addiction, transferring $20 million to the sportsbook.
Patel, diagnosed with a gambling disorder, alleges that FanDuel ignored its responsible gaming protocols, contributing to his continued gambling.
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