The three-time Wimbledon champion, 54, was also convicted of failing to register a property in Germany, hiding a bank loan of 825,000 euros (almost .000 700,000) and shares in a technology company. Former world number one Becker told a jury how his $ 50 million (38 38 million) career gains were swallowed up by an expensive divorce from his first wife, Barbara Becker, child support payments and “expensive lifestyle commitments “. The six-time Grand Slam champion said he was “shocked” and “ashamed” when he went bankrupt on June 21, 2017 for an unpaid loan of more than εκατο 3 million at his estate in Mallorca, Spain. Wimbledon men’s singles champion Boris Becker with his family after winning the title (Archive / PA) (PA file) The German national, who has lived in the UK since 2012, claimed to have worked with managers in charge of securing his assets, even offering his wedding ring, and relied on counselors to manage his life. However, Becker, who was backed in court by his partner Lilian de Carvalho Monteiro and Noah’s eldest son, was found guilty of four counts of insolvency by a Southwark Crown Court on Friday. They include deprivation of property, two categories for failure to disclose property and concealment of debt. Judge Deborah Taylor released Becker on bail before his sentencing on April 29, when he could face up to seven years in prison for each charge. The BBC commentator did not answer reporters’ questions as he left the courtroom with his partner and son. The jury heard that Becker received 1.13 million euros (approximately 50 950,000) from the sale of a German-owned Mercedes dealership, which were paid into a professional account. Prosecutor Rebecca Chalkley said she used the bill as a “piggy bank” for personal expenses, including 7. 7,600 for children’s tuition, almost λι 1,000 at Harrods and payments to Ralph Lauren, Porsche, Ocado and a Chelsea kids’ club. Becker in action against Patrick Rafter during the 1999 Wimbledon tennis tournament. Rafter beats Becker 6-3 6-2 6-3 (PA) (PA file) He was found guilty of transferring 427.00 euros (35 356,000) to nine recipients, including the accounts of Barbara’s ex-wife and Sharlely’s estranged wife “Lilly” Becker, mother of his fourth child. Becker also paid 48,000 euros (about 40 40,000) for an ankle surgery at a private clinic and spent 6,000 euros (about £ 5,000) at a luxury golf resort in China, according to the court. He was also convicted of failing to declare a property in his hometown of Leimen, hiding a bank loan of 825,000 euros (almost 700 700,000) for the house as well as 75,000 shares of technology company Breaking Data Corp. But Becker was acquitted of 20 other charges, including nine for failing to deliver trophies and medals from his tennis career. He told jurors he did not know where the memorabilia were, including two of the three Wimbledon men’s trophies, including the 1985 title that led him to the star at the age of 17. Other prizes include the 1992 Olympic gold medal, the 1991 and 1996 Australian Open trophies, the 1985 and 1989 Presidential Cup, the 1989 Davis Cup trophy and a 1988 Davis Cup gold coin. . Becker acquitted of failing to declare second German property at the Nobu restaurant in London in 1999. Becker could be jailed when he appears for his sentence (PA) (PA Wire) According to evidence, he earned a “huge amount” of money during his career, paying cash for a family home in Munich, a property in Miami, Florida and a property in Mallorca, worth about 50 million euros. of the real estate market. But Becker, who continued to coach the world’s number one tennis player Novak Djokovic, worked as a sports TV commentator and acted as a brand ambassador for companies such as Puma, said his income had “dropped dramatically” since leaving in 1999. . He said he was involved in an “expensive divorce” with his ex-wife Barbara in 2001, which involved high alimony payments to their two sons and had to support his daughter Anna and her mother in a deal that included the Chelsea apartment. Becker, who lived in Monte Carlo and Switzerland before moving to the United Kingdom, said he had “expensive lifestyle commitments”, including a 22 22,000-a-month rental house in Wimbledon, south-west London. It also owed the Swiss authorities five million francs (approximately 4 4 million) and separately less than one million euros (over .000 800,000) in tax evasion obligations and attempted tax evasion in Germany in 2002. The court ruled that Becker’s bankruptcy came from a € 4.6 million (3, 85 3.85 million) loan from private bank Arbuthnot Latham in 2013 and 2 1.2 million, at an interest rate of 25%, borrowed from British businessman John Caudwell, who founded Phones 4u, the following year. He said bad publicity had damaged the “Becker brand”, meaning he was struggling to make enough money to pay off his debts, while Jonathan Laidlaw’s QC said Becker “trusted and relied” on them at the time of his bankruptcy. his advisers. Insolvency Chief Executive Officer Dean Bill said: “Today’s verdict confirms that Boris Becker did not comply with his legal obligation to declare significant assets during his bankruptcy. “This belief serves as a clear warning to those who believe they can hide their assets and get away with it. You will be found and persecuted. “
