Woman who blackmailed Son Heung-min gets four years in jail

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete December 8, 2025 at 09:03 AM

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A South Korean court sentenced a woman in her 20s to four years in prison for blackmailing football star Son Heung-min. The woman, along with an accomplice in his 40s who received a two-year sentence, extorted $200,000 from Son by falsely claiming she was pregnant with his child and threatening to go public if he didn't pay. She spent the money on luxury goods. The accomplice was convicted of attempted blackmail for threatening Son 15 times. Son reported the pair to the police when they demanded more money this year. The judge noted the defendants exploited Son's celebrity status, causing him significant distress.

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Los Angeles Football Club 60% Tottenham ×380% Son Heung-min ×7100% South Korea ×2100%

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South Korea

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