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Son Heung-min's Alleged Blackmailers Indicted and Transferred to Prosecutors

A woman and a man face extortion charges over claims involving a fabricated pregnancy targeting the South Korean football star.

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Overview

  • Yang, reportedly Son Heung-min's former girlfriend, allegedly extorted over 300 million won by claiming she was pregnant with his child.
  • Yong, a man who learned of Yang’s scheme, is accused of attempting to extort an additional 70 million won from Son in March 2025.
  • Both suspects were formally indicted on May 22, 2025, and transferred to the Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office while in custody.
  • Authorities seized mobile phones and other materials during searches of the suspects’ residences as part of the investigation.
  • Public scrutiny has grown over the case, with some questioning the strength of evidence against Yang and the nature of her relationship with Son.