Boris Becker: Tennis star could face seven years in jail over bankruptcy charges, court hears

 

The former Wimbledon champion was in court to face 19 charges of failing to disclose money and property.

Boris Becker's Insolvency Hearing
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 24: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Boris Becker arrives for his insolvency hearing at The City of Westminster Magistrates Court on September 24, 2020 in London, England. Boris Becker faces criminal charges over "failing to cooperate with bankruptcy proceedings". (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
Image:The 52-year-old was declared bankrupt in 2017o

Tennis champion Boris Becker has denied a string of criminal charges over his bankruptcy - as he was told he could face seven years in jail if found guilty.

The 52-year-old German former tennis star, who was declared bankrupt in June 2017, is accused of failing to comply with obligations to disclose information.

Becker, who was dressed in a suit and red tie, stood in the dock at London's Westminster Magistrates' Court and spoke in a clear, loud voice as he confirmed his personal details.

Boris Becker celebrating his first Wimbledon title in 1985
Image:Boris Becker celebrating his first Wimbledon title in 1985

He pleaded not guilty to 19 charges of failing to disclose money and property between May 2017 and June 2017.

Becker denied seven counts, which alleged he concealed property from his receiver or trustee and pleaded not guilty to a charge that he concealed a debt.

He also denied two counts of removing property which was required to be delivered to the receiver.

Becker pleaded not guilty to a charge that he failed to disclose the disposal of property and four charges alleging he did not disclose the details of his estate.




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