Boris Becker could be out of jail and deported back to Germany as part of fast-track release scheme
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Jailed former tennis star Boris Becker is to be deported from jail in England to Germany in time for Christmas. He has been approved for a fast-track scheme under which the UK Government now allows prisoners to walk free of jail if they sign the deportation agreement. This can cut up to 135 days from their jail term. This scheme was brought in to decongest the British jails and make them free of foreign nationals.
For context, the ex-Wimbledon champion was sentenced to two and half years jail term way back in April 2022 after he was found guilty of breaching insolvency rules. He allegedly hid over £2.5million in cash, shares, and property.
“Any foreign national who is convicted of a crime and given a prison sentence is considered for deportation at the earliest opportunity,” The UK Home Office spokesperson said.
Meanwhile, his family and friends are happy to have Boris among them by Christmas 2022.
“We are pleased for Boris that he may qualify for an early release and be able to travel to Germany, albeit England has been his home for many, many years. I’m sure it will mean a lot to him and his family to be reunited for Christmas,” Mr. Becker’s former spokesperson said to The Sun as reported by the English daily The Express.
Boris Becker has lived in England for many years. The tennis icon will be sent to Germany, where he will meet his family for Christmas.
Boris Becker will leave many in England sad
Boris Becker is one of the most formidable names in the realm of tennis. He won his first Grand Slam at the tender age of 17 years and has won seven Grand Slams throughout his career.
He was highly successful on a grass court as he won Wimbledon three times, i.e. in 1985, 1986, and 1989. He won the Australian Open twice and the US Open once. However, he could never win the French Open.
The 7-time Grand Slam champion also won the ATP Tour Finals tournament three times over. That’s not all, in 1988 and 1989, he helped Germany win the Davis Cup. He with Anke Huber won the 1995 Hopman Cup doubles title. He also won the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games gold medal in the men’s doubles event. Post-retirement, he also coached Novak Djokovic.
During his jail time, the tennis ace was reported to be very popular amongst his inmates. He used to teach them yoga and the stoic philosophy of life.
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