Son Heung-min Files Police Complaint Over Blackmail Attempt

Tottenham captain Son Heung-min files police complaint after being targeted in blackmail attempt involving a false pregnancy claim.

Tottenham captain Son Heung-min has filed a police complaint in South Korea, alleging he was blackmailed by a woman claiming he impregnated her.

🚨🇰🇷 Son Heung-min has filed a complaint to South Korean police alleging he was the victim of a blackmail attempt. 👮‍♂️

It is claimed that a woman threatened the Spurs captain with a false pregnancy claim, reports @guardian_sport/@Reuters. pic.twitter.com/PYIpsDZTBp

— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) May 15, 2025

According to reports, the woman threatened Son with a false pregnancy claim. Son's agency, Son & Football Limited, confirmed the complaint and stated that the police are currently investigating the matter.

Son Heung-min's agency stated that he is clearly the victim in the alleged blackmail incident.

According to local media, police arrested a woman in her 20s and a man in his 40s for allegedly trying to extort money from Son with a fake pregnancy claim. The Seoul Gangnam Police Station did not immediately confirm the reports.

As a prominent figure in South Korea, Son's popularity extends beyond his success in the Premier League to his role as captain of the national team.