Overview

• South Korean football star Son Heung-min accused a former partner and her acquaintance of blackmail and attempted extortion.
• The woman allegedly fabricated a pregnancy claim, sending an ultrasound image and extorting over 300 million won from Son in June 2024.
• Her male accomplice reportedly attempted to extort an additional 70 million won in March 2025 but was unsuccessful.
• Both suspects were formally arrested on May 17, 2025, after a court hearing, with concerns over potential flight and evidence tampering.
• Authorities are analyzing seized evidence, including verifying the authenticity of the ultrasound image as part of the ongoing investigation.