Spurs captain Son files blackmail complaint over pregnancy claim
- Tottenham and South Korea captain Son Heung-min filed a complaint in May 2025 alleging blackmail involving a false pregnancy claim in Seoul.
- The blackmail attempt reportedly began in June 2024, when a woman in her 20s falsely claimed pregnancy and demanded tens of millions of won.
- Police arrested the alleged female blackmailer and a man in his 40s suspected of extortion, and an investigation is ongoing as confirmed by Son’s agency.
- Son & Football Limited stated it will pursue strong legal action, emphasizing Son is the clear victim and condemning the blackmail involving "clear false information."
- This incident highlights the risks public figures like Son face, balancing high public standards with pressures off the pitch while preparing for Tottenham’s Europa League final.
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Duo detained as Spurs star Son Heung-min alleges extortion over woman's pregnancy claims
South Korean police say they are seeking to formally arrest two people who have been detained on suspicion of attempting to blackmail Tottenham captain Son Heung-min.
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