Boris Becker was sentenced to two years and six months in prison after being found guilty of bankruptcy offences.

Dean Beale, the Chief Executive of the Insolvency Service, said:

“The Court has handed down a prison sentence to Boris Becker today after he was convicted of offences relating to his bankruptcy.”

“Boris Becker’s sentence clearly demonstrates that concealing assets in bankruptcy is a serious offence for which we will prosecute and bring offenders to justice.”

Boris Becker placed an unwarranted reliance on his advisors, according to Her Honour Judge Deborah Taylor, and he was responsible for disclosing his assets to his trustees.

The Judge went on to say that Boris Becker had not chosen who to pay and that a considerable sum of money had been lost in the bankruptcy estate, and that he had showed no sorrow or humility.

On count 4 of the indictment, Boris Becker was sentenced to two years and six months in prison. On charges 10, 13, and 14 of the indictment, he was sentenced to 18 months in prison, to be served concurrently.

The prosecution was represented by Rebecca Chalkley and Sam Smart of Red Lion Chambers. The Insolvency Service had given them both instructions.