Arrested for fraud last week German Boris Becker You may gain a new painful chapter in your life soon. to me UK Home OfficeThe former tennis player may be deported due to changes in the law relating to EU citizens.
the owner of six Big smash hitsincluding Wimbledon ChampionshipIt was He was sentenced to two years in prison To hide 2.5 million pounds (about 15.5 million Brazilian riyals) to avoid paying debts with his bank and the state treasury.
In an interview with WatchmanA British newspaper, a spokesman for the ministry, stated that “any foreign national convicted of a crime and sentenced to imprisonment is liable to deportation at the earliest opportunity.”
For that to happen, the British authorities could argue that Baker’s tax crimes continued after the law was implemented Britain’s exit from the European Unionwhich occurred in December 2020. If confirmed, current laws allow the ex-tennis player to be deported, as any sentence of more than one year in prison is subject to automatic deportation.
Baker will still have the right to appeal. However, since the former athlete would not have had British citizenship, this defense would be much more complicated. The appeal, according to jurists, can last from six to 12 months.
