Boris Becker is probably doing the toughest match of his life. Due to a lack of cooperation in the insolvency proceedings, the three-time Wimbledon winner has to answer in court in London. He is accused of a possible concealment of assets. This includes accounts, real estate and trophies. There are 24 charges in total. If convicted, Becker could theoretically face up to seven years in prison.
Becker has defended himself against the allegations since the beginning of the trial. Now the former tennis star has once again been emphatically accused of intentionally transferring large sums to other accounts after his personal bankruptcy in June 2017 in order to withdraw the money from access. That’s what prosecutor Rebecca Chalkley said in Southwark Crown Court on Monday.
“They wanted to get rid of the money,” Chalkley said. “They wanted to hide the money.” However, Becker (54) described his view of things: “That is not correct,” he emphasized repeatedly. Chalkley said Becker was hiding behind his advisers and pretended to be ignorant. It was his duty to disclose all possessions to his insolvency administrator. The three-time Wimbledon winner also rejected this.
The trial began on March 21st. However, the trial was adjourned last Wednesday because two jurors were infected with the corona virus. Prosecutor Chalkley was due to end her questioning today, Monday. Closing words from the prosecution and defense are expected tomorrow, Tuesday. The jury will then retire to consider a guilty verdict or acquittal. The judge then sets the sentence. When this will be exactly was not foreseeable on Monday.
