Heung-Min Son files blackmail complaint to South Korean police after Tottenham captain victim of attempted extortion following pregnancy claims

According to the Yonhap News Agency and The Korea Times, a woman in her 20s and a man in his 40s are being investigated by South Korean police on charges of attempted extortion. This episode began in June 2024.

The Tottenham captain reportedly said they falsely told him a woman was pregnant to extort several hundred million South Korean won from him. Police are now investigating the matter further after being informed of this by Son last week.

One British pound is around 1,859 South Korean won, meaning she is allegedly asking for well over £10m. The 32-year-old Spurs player does not have a wife or any known children.

While the police investigate this matter, Son will hope Tottenham can win this season's Europa League as they prepare to take on Manchester United in Bilbao next week.