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Born in Germany · Nationality German — Culture / media / celebrities + Sport
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Tax fraud conviction in Germany” and “Highly publicised divorce and transatlantic child custody dispute”.
Profile No. 0904 · Updated on 12 October 2026
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Case · 3 documented stages
2020-2022
Becker faced numerous charges in the United Kingdom for breaching his obligations as a bankrupt, notably by failing to disclose assets, transactions and trophies.
2022
On 8 April 2022, Becker was found guilty on four counts relating to his bankruptcy and acquitted on twenty others. The counterpoint is important: the jury therefore rejected the majority of the allegations.
2022
Following his conviction, Becker received a 30-month sentence. He was released after approximately eight months in December 2022 and deported to Germany under the British scheme applicable to convicted foreign nationals.
2019
Dozens of trophies, memorabilia and personal items were auctioned as part of the bankruptcy proceedings, raising more than 680 000 £.
2018
After the claim of diplomatic immunity, Central African officials stated that Becker was not an official diplomat and that the passport presented was invalid, its number corresponding to a batch of stolen documents. This statement does not constitute a conviction of Becker for forgery.
2017
A British court declared Becker bankrupt in June 2017 following a debt owed to private bank Arbuthnot Latham.
1991-2002
Becker was found guilty of tax fraud for declaring Monaco as his residence while mainly living in Munich between 1991 and 1993. He was sentenced to two years' imprisonment, suspended, and a fine of 300 000 €, with an additional obligation to pay 200 000 € to charities.
2000-2001
The separation from Barbara Becker led to proceedings in Germany and the United States, with disputes over child custody and the publicity surrounding hearings. A comprehensive out-of-court settlement was eventually reached.
2000-2001
While his divorce was ongoing, Becker faced paternity proceedings in London concerning a child born from an affair. The case attracted intense media controversy about his private life.
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Becker argued that his appointment as the Central African Republic's attaché for sports, culture and humanitarian affairs to the EU conferred diplomatic immunity from bankruptcy proceedings. He subsequently abandoned this defence.
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