Former Jacksonville Jaguars employee Amit Patel was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for wire fraud and illegal monetary transactions.

Patel is ordered to repay over $21 million after using the Jaguars' virtual credit card system to fund an extravagant lifestyle over four years.

His purchases included online gambling, travel, a Tesla, a Nissan pickup truck, cryptocurrency, and a Florida property.

Prosecutors noted Patel moved at least $5 million from gambling sites to personal accounts, contradicting his claim of solely gambling-related losses.

Patel's attorney argues his client's lifestyle was legitimately funded and cites a serious gambling addiction, revealing ongoing professional treatment.

The Jaguars' chief legal officer expressed feelings of betrayal and heartbreak due to Patel's actions.