Son Heung-min, the Tottenham Hotspur captain, has filed a criminal complaint after being allegedly targeted in a blackmail scheme led by a woman claiming to be pregnant with his child.
Son Heung-min Reports Extortion Attempt Amid Alleged Blackmail Scheme
Son Heung-min Reports Extortion Attempt Amid Alleged Blackmail Scheme
Tottenham's star captain takes legal action against claims of false pregnancy and extortion.
The 31-year-old player reported the incident to authorities at Gangnam Police Station in Seoul, where a woman in her 20s and a man in his 40s have been detained on suspicion of extortion. According to South Korean news agency Yonhap, the case revolves around the woman asserting she was expecting Son's child and demanding financial compensation in return for her silence.
Further communication allegedly occurred in March, with the man reportedly pursuing Son for money as well, escalating the situation. Son's agency confirmed in a statement that he is the "clear victim" of this alleged extortion effort, emphasizing their commitment to support him throughout the investigation.
The agency expressed a strong determination to take legal measures against all parties involved in the blackmail attempt, stating: "We will take strong legal action against those who engaged in blackmail and intimidation based on clearly false claims."
As the investigation continues, Tottenham is preparing for their Europa League final against Manchester United in Bilbao, which will take place on Wednesday. Since joining from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015, Son has become a key player for Spurs, netting 173 goals in 451 appearances. Updates on the investigation will follow as the police work to resolve the matter.
Further communication allegedly occurred in March, with the man reportedly pursuing Son for money as well, escalating the situation. Son's agency confirmed in a statement that he is the "clear victim" of this alleged extortion effort, emphasizing their commitment to support him throughout the investigation.
The agency expressed a strong determination to take legal measures against all parties involved in the blackmail attempt, stating: "We will take strong legal action against those who engaged in blackmail and intimidation based on clearly false claims."
As the investigation continues, Tottenham is preparing for their Europa League final against Manchester United in Bilbao, which will take place on Wednesday. Since joining from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015, Son has become a key player for Spurs, netting 173 goals in 451 appearances. Updates on the investigation will follow as the police work to resolve the matter.
