UK Court makes striking revelation about Boris Becker offering his ‘Wedding Ring’ to pay debts
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Boris Becker goes on trial in London on Monday over charges relating to his bankruptcy — the latest twist in the former Wimbledon champion’s troubled post-playing career.
Becker will stand trial at Southwark Crown Court accused of concealing his Wimbledon and Australian Open trophies, several properties, and around £1.8 million ($2.3 million). At the time of his bankruptcy in June 2017, the German’s debts were estimated at up to £50 million.
Court reveals Boris Becker offered wedding ring to pay debt
Boris Becker, the six-time Grand Slam tennis champion, offered his wedding ring in a bid to pay off his debts, a court has heard. Becker also wanted to sell his Mallorca estate in an effort to cancel his bankruptcy, the jury was told.
The 54-year-old German national was declared bankrupt in June 2017 after borrowing more than £3m from a bank. He is on trial at Southwark Crown Court charged with 24 offences under the Insolvency Act. He denies all charges.
The former men’s world number one is accused of hiding, or failing to hand over, assets including nine trophies and medals from his tennis career. His 1985 and 1989 Wimbledon men’s singles titles, his Australian Open trophies from 1991 and 1996 and his 1992 Olympic gold medal are among the items he is alleged to have concealed.
As the third day of his trial began on Wednesday, the court heard that Becker had been interviewed at his London home in July 2017 by Michael Bint from the Insolvency Service.
The prosecution is being brought by the Insolvency Service on behalf of the business secretary. The trial, which is expected to last up to three weeks, continues still.
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