Son Heung-min Extortion Case Under Police Investigation
It has been reported that the police have secured hospital records from a woman who extorted hundreds of millions of won from national soccer team captain Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham Hotspur), claiming she was pregnant.
This appears to be a measure to ascertain the validity of her pregnancy claim; however, it has yet to be confirmed whether the child is Son's.
According to a report by Edaily on the 16th, the police investigating the Son Heung-min extortion case recently visited the obstetrics and gynecology clinic frequented by a woman in her 20s, identified as Ms. Yang, who claimed to be pregnant and extorted 300 million won from Son, to verify her claims.
It has been confirmed that Ms. Yang did receive a pregnancy diagnosis, but it remains unclear whether the child in question is Son Heung-min's.
She is currently under police investigation after being accused of extortion by Son.
Last June, she informed Son of her pregnancy and demanded money, successfully extracting 300 million won from him.
Son’s camp has claimed that Ms. Yang and Son had a past romantic relationship and that she voluntarily signed a statement agreeing not to disclose information to outside parties.
Preliminary Hearing Scheduled for Two Involved Individuals
In addition to Ms. Yang, Son has also filed an extortion attempt charge against a man in his 40s, identified as Mr. Yoon.
Mr. Yoon, who is Ms. Yang’s new boyfriend, is accused of threatening Son for 70 million won in March.
He allegedly sent ultrasound images via fax to Son's father, Coach Son Woong-jung, who operates the 'SON Football Academy,' and persistently demanded money from Son's manager for three months.
In response to the ongoing extortion, Son’s camp shifted to a stance of "no longer wanting to suffer from falsehoods and opting for a strong response," formally filing charges against Ms. Yang and Mr. Yoon at the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul on the 7th.
Son's side claims that the ultrasound images and other materials presented by the two were fabricated.
The police, having launched an investigation, obtained arrest warrants on the 14th and apprehended the two individuals in Seoul and another location.
After their arrests, the police reportedly conducted searches of their residences and secured related evidence.
Meanwhile, Son’s agency has stated in a strong position regarding the incident, proclaiming it to be a clear case of victimization and declaring there will be no leniency.
The substantive examination (pre-arrest hearing) for the two suspects is scheduled to take place at 2 p.m. on the 17th at the Seoul Central District Court.
This case is an extortion incident targeting a famous sports star, and the police are continuing their investigation to ascertain the exact facts, focusing particularly on the authenticity of the pregnancy claim and the coercive nature of the monetary demands.
Son Heung-min is currently active with his team, Tottenham, maintaining a normal athletic career.
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