October 24. 2020

Boris Becker in court this week

Former tennis champion Boris Becker has been brought into court for trial on allegations of bankruptcy fraud. Becker amassed a multi-million fortune during his storied tennis career. However, his lavish lifestyle and obligations regarding his family brought about financial problems.

In 2017 Becker was forced into bankruptcy by his creditors. This week Becker appeared at the Southwark crown court in England for a hearing on allegations he committed bankruptcy fraud in withholding pertinent information during the legal proceedings.

Becker is formally accused of hiding assets from the court, such as £1,000,000 ($1,600,000) in bank accounts as well as real estate in England and his native Germany. Becker had also transferred assets to his ex-wife and current spouse. He has been charged with the offense and released on bail pending trial.

The London Evening Standard reported that Becker, "did not hand over the Wimbledon trophy from his maiden triumph as a 17-year-old, as well as a 1989 Wimbledon prize and his Australian Open trophies in 1991 and 1996."

Becker's attorney Jonathan Caplan QC, stated of the criminal charges against his client, "He is determined to face and contest these charges and restore his reputation in relation to the allegations made against him."

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Boris Becker accused of failing to hand over Wimbledon and Australian Open trophies when bankrupt

1 day ago - Tennis legend Boris Becker is accused of failing to hand over his sporting trophies including the 1985 Wimbledon men’s single title during his bankruptcy proceedings, new court documents have revealed.

The 52-year-old is accused of hiding assets when he was declared bankrupt in June 2017, allegedly failing to comply with obligations to disclose information. Becker appeared for a plea hearing at Southwark crown court this morning when new details of the charges he faces emerged.

It is said he did not hand over the Wimbledon trophy from his maiden triumph as a 17-year-old, as well as a 1989 Wimbledon prize and his Australian Open trophies in 1991 and 1996...

https://www.standard.co.uk

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