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Two Arrested for Blackmailing Son Heung-min with False Pregnancy Claim

Authorities in Seoul have detained a woman and her accomplice for extorting over 300 million won from the Tottenham captain using fabricated evidence.

In this file photo, Son Heung-min prepares for a corner kick during the qualifying match against Oman for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Goyang Stadium in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, on March 20, 2025. (Yonhap)
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Soccer Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Crystal Palace - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - May 11, 2025 Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min looks dejected after the match Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File Photo
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Overview

  • Son Heung-min filed a police complaint on May 7, alleging extortion by a woman who falsely claimed to be pregnant with his child.
  • The woman reportedly sent Son a fake ultrasound image and extorted over 300 million won, with her accomplice later demanding an additional 70 million won.
  • Seoul police arrested the two suspects, searched their homes, and confiscated phones as part of their investigation into the scheme.
  • Son’s agency has strongly condemned the blackmail attempt, emphasized his victimhood, and vowed to pursue legal action without leniency.
  • Reports suggest the woman was a former romantic partner of Son, adding a personal dimension to the ongoing investigation.