Boris Becker due in court over claims he 'hid property portfolio, bank accounts and shares'
4 years, 3 months ago

Boris Becker due in court over claims he 'hid property portfolio, bank accounts and shares'

Daily Mail  

Boris Becker will appear in court this week to face 19 criminal charges over claims he hid his property portfolio along with bank accounts and shares in an artificial intelligence firm during his bankruptcy hearings. Tennis legend Boris Becker, pictured last month, is due in court on Thursday amid claims he hid finances during his 2017 bankruptcy hearing The High Court has imposed restrictions on the Grand Slam winner's finances for the next 11 years, as the Insolvency Service raised concerns over 'undisclosed,' transactions. It's alleged he hid his stake of shares in AI firm Breaking Data Corp and did not mention bank accounts in Belgium and Guernsey to bankruptcy proceedings. It's alleged Becker hid his stake of shares in AI firm Breaking Data Corp and did not mention bank accounts in Belgium and Guernsey to bankruptcy proceedings Last year he agreed to a 12-year Bankruptcy Restrictions Undertaking after the allegations came to light.

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Tennis legend Boris Becker discharged from bankruptcy court in England
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Tennis legend Boris Becker discharged from bankruptcy court in England

Hindustan Times  

German tennis legend Boris Becker was discharged from bankruptcy court in London after a judge found Wednesday he had done ‘all that he reasonably could do’ to repay creditors tens of millions of pounds. Becker fell far short of repaying his creditors nearly 50 million pounds he owed, but Chief Insolvency and Companies Court Judge Nicholas Briggs said it would …

Wimbledon legend Boris Becker is no longer bankrupt after seven years: High Court judge says tennis star has done 'all he reasonably could do' after owing creditors £42m
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon legend Boris Becker is no longer bankrupt after seven years: High Court judge says tennis star has done 'all he reasonably could do' after owing creditors £42m

Daily Mail  

Three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker is no longer bankrupt after seven years, as a High Court judge said he had done 'all that he could reasonably do' to meet his financial obligations. Boris Becker appears at Southwark Crown Court on April 29, 2022 The German former tennis player was declared bankrupt in 2017. Pictured: Becker playing a backhand return during …

Explained: What is Boris Becker guilty of and where will he be jailed?
2 years, 7 months ago

Explained: What is Boris Becker guilty of and where will he be jailed?

Firstpost  

Despite a glittering tennis career, Boris Becker will be mostly and infamously remembered for how he messed it up off the court as he is sentenced to jail after being found guilty in his bankruptcy case in 2017. However, after over 35 years – in which he won six Grand Slams, then coached Novak Djokovic after a famous commentary stint …

Becker gets 2 1/2 years in prison for bankruptcy offenses
2 years, 7 months ago

Becker gets 2 1/2 years in prison for bankruptcy offenses

Associated Press  

LONDON — Tennis great Boris Becker was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison on Friday for illicitly transferring large amounts of money and hiding assets after he was declared bankrupt. At Friday’s sentencing hearing, prosecutor Rebecca Chalkley said Becker had acted “deliberately and dishonestly” and that he was “still seeking to blame others.” Defense attorney Jonathan Laidlaw argued for …

Tennis great Boris Becker jailed by London court for concealing assets after bankruptcy
2 years, 7 months ago

Tennis great Boris Becker jailed by London court for concealing assets after bankruptcy

India Today  

6-time Grand Slam champion Boris Becker on Friday was sentenced to two-and-half years in jail after he was found guilty of hiding hundreds of thousands of pounds of assets after he was declared bankrupt. Becker was convicted earlier this month of four charges under Britain's Insolvency Act, including failing to disclose, concealing, and removing significant assets following a bankruptcy trial. …

Boris Becker sentenced to prison for bankruptcy offences
2 years, 7 months ago

Boris Becker sentenced to prison for bankruptcy offences

The Hindu  

Tennis great Boris Becker was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison on Friday for illicitly transferring large amounts of money and hiding assets after he was declared bankrupt. At Friday's sentencing hearing, prosecutor Rebecca Chalkley said Becker had acted "deliberately and dishonestly" and that he was "still seeking to blame others". Defense attorney Jonathan Laidlaw argued for leniency, saying his …

Boris Becker wears tie in Wimbledon colours for bankruptcy sentencing
2 years, 7 months ago

Boris Becker wears tie in Wimbledon colours for bankruptcy sentencing

The Independent  

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Boris Becker Faces Possible Jail Term after Guilty Verdicts
2 years, 7 months ago

Boris Becker Faces Possible Jail Term after Guilty Verdicts

News 18  

Former tennis star Boris Becker will learn on Friday whether he faces a lengthy jail term after he was found guilty by a British court of charges relating to his 2017 bankruptcy. The former world number one told the jury how his $50 million career earnings were swallowed up by an expensive divorce from his first wife Barbara Becker, child …

Tennis great Boris Becker jailed for two years in bankruptcy case
2 years, 7 months ago

Tennis great Boris Becker jailed for two years in bankruptcy case

Al Jazeera  

Six-time Grand Slam champion said his $50m career earnings had been swallowed up by ‘expensive divorce’ and debts. “You did not heed the warning you were given and the chance you were given by the suspended sentence and that is a significant aggravating factor,” the judge said referring to Becker’s previous conviction. “You have lost your career and reputation and …

Becker could face years in jail after being found guilty in bankruptcy case
2 years, 8 months ago

Becker could face years in jail after being found guilty in bankruptcy case

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Former world number one Becker told a jury how …

Boris Becker Found Guilty of Four Charges in Bankruptcy Trial- Reports
2 years, 8 months ago

Boris Becker Found Guilty of Four Charges in Bankruptcy Trial- Reports

News 18  

German tennis great Boris Becker was found guilty of four charges under the Insolvency Act following his bankruptcy trial in London, British media reported. Becker, a former world number one who won Wimbledon three times, had denied the charges, including nine counts of not handing over trophies and awards and seven of concealing property valued at more than 1.5 million …

Boris Becker faces jail for moving cash from business account after bankruptcy
2 years, 8 months ago

Boris Becker faces jail for moving cash from business account after bankruptcy

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The three-time Wimbledon champion, 54, told a jury his …

Tennis great Boris Becker could face jail after bankruptcy guilty verdict
2 years, 8 months ago

Tennis great Boris Becker could face jail after bankruptcy guilty verdict

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The 54-year-old German was accused of hiding millions of pounds worth of assets, including two Wimbledon trophies, to avoid paying his debts. London Former Wimbledon champion Boris Becker could be jailed for up to seven years after being found guilty of charges relating to his 2017 bankruptcy by a London court on Friday. He told Southwark Crown Court he was …

Boris Becker Denies Giving Officials 'Runaround' over Missing Trophies
2 years, 8 months ago

Boris Becker Denies Giving Officials 'Runaround' over Missing Trophies

News 18  

German tennis great Boris Becker told a London court on Monday he had not given officials the “runaround” over missing trophies. Becker was declared bankrupt in 2017 and is on trial accused of failing to hand over assets including nine trophies and medals from a glittering career including six Grand Slam singles titles. IPL FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS …

Boris Becker denies giving officials 'runaround' over missing trophies in insolvency case
2 years, 8 months ago

Boris Becker denies giving officials 'runaround' over missing trophies in insolvency case

Firstpost  

Becker was declared bankrupt in 2017 and is on trial accused of failing to hand over assets including nine trophies and medals from a glittering career including six Grand Slam singles titles. London: German tennis great Boris Becker told a London court on Monday he had not given officials the “runaround” over missing trophies. During proceedings at Southwark Crown Court …

Former Wimbledon winner Boris Becker 'embarrassed' by bankruptcy
2 years, 8 months ago

Former Wimbledon winner Boris Becker 'embarrassed' by bankruptcy

Firstpost  

Becker was declared bankrupt in June 2017 and is currently on trial accused of failing to hand over assets including nine trophies and medals from his glittering tennis career London, United Kingdom: Former Wimbledon champion Boris Becker told a London court he felt “shocked” and “embarrassed” after being declared bankrupt just days before the 2017 tournament at the All England …

Boris Becker offered his wedding ring to pay off debts, London court hears in German tennis great's bankruptcy trial
2 years, 9 months ago

Boris Becker offered his wedding ring to pay off debts, London court hears in German tennis great's bankruptcy trial

Firstpost  

The former world number one is accused of hiding or failing to hand over assets, including two of his three Wimbledon men’s singles titles and his 1992 Olympic gold medal. London: Former Wimbledon champion Boris Becker offered up his wedding ring as he tried to pay off his debts, a London court heard on Wednesday on the third day of …

London court accuses tennis legend Boris Becker of 'deliberately withholding' trophies from glittering career
2 years, 9 months ago

London court accuses tennis legend Boris Becker of 'deliberately withholding' trophies from glittering career

Firstpost  

Becker is on trial charged with 24 offences relating to his 2017 bankruptcy over a £3.5 million loan from private bank Arbuthnot Latham for a property in Spain. London: Former Wimbledon champion Boris Becker is deliberately withholding the trophies from his glittering tennis career, a London court was told on Tuesday. “Mr Becker has maintained throughout he does not know …

Boris Becker ‘used business account as own piggy bank to pay personal expenses’
2 years, 9 months ago

Boris Becker ‘used business account as own piggy bank to pay personal expenses’

The Independent  

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Boris Becker Hid Assets Including Wimbledon Trophies, Court Hears
2 years, 9 months ago

Boris Becker Hid Assets Including Wimbledon Trophies, Court Hears

News 18  

German tennis great Boris Becker “acted dishonestly” by failing to hand over assets including his Wimbledon singles trophies before and after he was declared bankrupt in 2017, a London court heard on Monday. The 54-year-old six times Grand Slam winner, who attended the opening day of his trial at Southwark Crown Court, faces 24 counts under the Insolvency Act relating …

Becker hid assets including Wimbledon trophies, court hears
2 years, 9 months ago

Becker hid assets including Wimbledon trophies, court hears

The Hindu  

German tennis great Boris Becker "acted dishonestly" by failing to hand over assets including his Wimbledon singles trophies before and after he was declared bankrupt in 2017, a London court heard on Monday. The 54-year-old six time Grand Slam winner, who attended the opening day of his trial at Southwark Crown Court, faces 24 counts under the Insolvency Act relating …

Becker accused of failing to surrender Wimbledon trophies to pay debts - Tennis News
4 years, 2 months ago

Becker accused of failing to surrender Wimbledon trophies to pay debts - Tennis News

The Hindu  

Tennis great Boris Becker appeared in a London court on Thursday, accused of failing to surrender two of his Wimbledon trophies to be sold to settle his debts. The 52-year-old Becker, who was declared bankrupt in 2017, has also failed to turn over his two Australian Open trophies, according to a new 28-count indictment that claims he hasn’t complied with …

Boris Becker denies criminal bankruptcy claims in London - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

Boris Becker denies criminal bankruptcy claims in London - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Former tennis star Boris Becker appeared in a London court Thursday, pleading not guilty to a string of criminal charges related to his bankruptcy case. Becker, who was declared bankrupt in June 2017, is accused of not complying with orders to disclose financial information and hiding properties in the U.K. and Germany from his bankruptcy trustees. Becker stood in the …

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