Two individuals are facing charges of blackmail for allegedly coercing prominent soccer player Son Heung-min with false claims related to a supposed pregnancy.
### Blackmail Case Shakes South Korea over Tottenham Star Son Heung-min
### Blackmail Case Shakes South Korea over Tottenham Star Son Heung-min
A woman has been accused of extorting money from the soccer player by claiming pregnancy, leading to her arrest.
In a shocking case of alleged blackmail, two people were arrested in South Korea for attempting to extort money from Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min. A woman in her twenties, known only by her surname Yang, is accused of claiming she was pregnant with Son's child and sending him an ultrasound image last June, demanding hush money. Reports indicate that she received around $214,000 to keep silent about the claims.
In addition to Yang, a man in his forties, identified as Yong, was also jailed after allegedly threatening to reveal the scandal unless he received $50,000. The Seoul Central District Court deemed both to be flight risks, issuing arrest warrants for them.
Son Heung-min, aged 32, is a major icon in South Korea, revered for his accomplishments as a player and his leadership of both Tottenham Hotspur and the South Korean national team. He is celebrated for being one of Asia's finest soccer players, holding records for goal-scoring in European leagues.
Son's agency responded to the allegations, asserting that he is the true victim and requesting a thorough investigation into the blackmail claims. As the case unfolds, Yang maintained that she was not complicit in Yong's extortion attempt, while he did not provide any comments when approached by reporters.
The police have confirmed that the two suspects knew each other, though further details about their relationship remain unclear. The nature of Yang's claims about her pregnancy has not been substantiated. As Son returns to the pitch after recovering from an injury, he is poised to compete in the upcoming Europa League final against Manchester United, while the blackmail case continues to develop.
In addition to Yang, a man in his forties, identified as Yong, was also jailed after allegedly threatening to reveal the scandal unless he received $50,000. The Seoul Central District Court deemed both to be flight risks, issuing arrest warrants for them.
Son Heung-min, aged 32, is a major icon in South Korea, revered for his accomplishments as a player and his leadership of both Tottenham Hotspur and the South Korean national team. He is celebrated for being one of Asia's finest soccer players, holding records for goal-scoring in European leagues.
Son's agency responded to the allegations, asserting that he is the true victim and requesting a thorough investigation into the blackmail claims. As the case unfolds, Yang maintained that she was not complicit in Yong's extortion attempt, while he did not provide any comments when approached by reporters.
The police have confirmed that the two suspects knew each other, though further details about their relationship remain unclear. The nature of Yang's claims about her pregnancy has not been substantiated. As Son returns to the pitch after recovering from an injury, he is poised to compete in the upcoming Europa League final against Manchester United, while the blackmail case continues to develop.
