Boris Becker in Jail – Becker Bankruptcy Scandal: German Tennis great Boris Becker almost broke down as he entered Jail after being sentenced in Bankruptcy Scandal. Before entering Jail, very emotional Becker hugged his Girlfriend with tears in his eyes. 3 time Wimbledon champion was jailed for two years and six months by a London Court on Friday. For more tennis news and updates, follow us at InsideSport.IN
Boris Becker in Jail: Becker hugs his GIRLFRIEND, gets emotional and cries as he enters Jail to serve term for Bankruptcy Scandal
Becker Bankruptcy Scandal – Boris Becker Girlfriend: Lilian de Carvalho Monteiro supported the tennis superstar throughout his hearing ahead of the sentencing.
He was pictured wearing a suit with arms wrapped around his girlfriend Monteiro.
Becker was charged for hiding hundreds of thousands of pounds of assets before being declared bankrupt
Who is Boris Becker’s Girlfriend?
- Lilian de Carvalho Monteiro began dating Becker, 52, two years after he split with his wife.
- Monteiro is a political risk analyst and owns three degrees. She can speak five languages, including German
- She was born in Africa and a daughter of a former politician. She first came to London to study at the School of Oriental and African Studies where she earned a master’s degree
- Last day, the woman in her 40s, Monteiro, was seen blowing Becker a goodbye kiss after he was jailed.
Boris Becker Jailed- All you need to know about Boris Becker Bankruptcy Scandal?
Becker was convicted earlier this month of four charges under Britain’s Insolvency Act. The charges included failing to disclose, concealing and removing significant assets following a bankruptcy trial.
The 54-year-old six-times Grand Slam champion was found guilty of transferring money to his ex-wife Barbara and estranged wife Sharlely.
“It is notable you have not shown remorse or acceptance of your guilt,” judge Deborah Taylor told him as she sentenced him.
“While I accept the humiliation you have felt as a result of these proceedings, you have shown no humility.”
She said Becker would serve half his sentence behind bars and the remainder on licence.
Becker, whose partner Lillian and son Noah were in court.
He was previously convicted of tax evasion in Germany in 2002, for which he received a suspended prison sentence.
The trial had heard details of Becker’s career and how the former world number one, who won the Wimbledon championship three times, lost his fortune following his retirement.
The jury heard how he claimed not to know the location of some of his trophies. It was also claimed that how he took a high-interest loan from one of Britain’s richest businessmen.
Boris Becker in Jail: Becker hugs his GIRLFRIEND, gets emotional and cries as he enters Jail to serve term for Bankruptcy Scandal
Boris Becker Grand Slam titles
| Grand Slam singles results | |
|---|---|
| Australian Open | W (1991, 1996) |
| French Open | SF (1987, 1989, 1991) |
| Wimbledon | W (1985, 1986, 1989) |
| US Open | W (1989) |
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