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Spurs captain Son files blackmail complaint over pregnancy claim

Tottenham captain Son Heung-min filed a complaint on May 7, 2025, with Seoul police alleging blackmail involving a false pregnancy claim.
The blackmail plot arose after a woman in her 20s and a man in his 40s demanded tens of millions of won to keep silent about a fake pregnancy claim starting in June 2024.
Police arrested both suspects in Seoul and are investigating the extortion attempt; Son's agency confirmed the complaint and promised updates on the probe.
Son Heung-min, 32, is a leading South Korean sportsman, Tottenham's top scorer since joining in 2015, and national team captain with 133 caps.
This incident highlights risks high-profile athletes face from blackmail rooted in strict personal conduct standards and could lead to legal actions against the perpetrators.

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