South Korean football star Son Heung-min was the target of a blackmail attempt. Police quickly took action and arrested two people involved in the case. Fans are relieved as Son is now safe and the criminals are behind bars.
Two People Arrested Over False Claims
Police in South Korea have arrested two people who tried to blackmail famous footballer Son Heung-min. The 32-year-old football star plays for Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League and is also the captain of South Korea’s national football team.
According to Gangnam police in Seoul, the suspects are a 20-year-old woman and a 40-year-old man. They are accused of trying to take a large amount of money from Son by telling lies about him. The police say the woman falsely claimed she was pregnant with Son’s baby and threatened to make it public unless he paid her money.
Fake Pregnancy and Threats to Ruin Reputation
This blackmail attempt started in June last year. The woman told Son that she had become pregnant after an intimate relationship with him. She said Son was the father of the unborn child.
She then asked for several hundred thousand won (South Korea’s currency) to keep the story a secret. Son refused to give her the money because he believed the claim was false.
After that, the 40-year-old man, who is an acquaintance of the woman, contacted Son’s representatives in March this year. He also demanded money using the same story. This showed that both suspects were working together to blackmail the football star.
Police Action After Complaint
Son’s team filed an official complaint with the Gangnam police on May 7. They stated that all the accusations made by the woman and her friend were completely false. The police quickly looked into the case.
On Monday, the police asked the court for permission to arrest the suspects. The court approved the request the next day. After getting the arrest warrant, police raided the suspects’ location and arrested both of them.
Son’s Company Speaks Out
Son Heung-min’s agency, Son & Football Limited, made an official statement. They said:
“We would like to inform you that Son Heung-min is clearly the victim of blackmail. The police are currently investigating the matter. We will inform you of the details as soon as we receive the investigation report.”
The company confirmed that Son had done nothing wrong and that he had been targeted unfairly. They also said they will continue to help police in the investigation.
Where Is Son Now?
Son is currently in England, preparing for his next match with Tottenham Hotspur. His team will face Aston Villa in the Premier League tomorrow night.
Despite the personal trouble, Son is focused on his football. Fans are showing support for him on social media and hoping justice will be served.
Strong Support from Fans and Public
Many fans in South Korea and around the world are standing with Son Heung-min. They say he is a hardworking and honest player who always gives his best.
This shocking news has made headlines everywhere. People are surprised that someone tried to take advantage of such a respected footballer.
Police have not shared more details yet, but they are continuing the investigation. The suspects may face serious legal punishment if found guilty of attempted blackmail.
Conclusion
Son Heung-min is one of South Korea’s most loved sports stars. This incident has shown how even top athletes can become targets of lies and blackmail. Thankfully, police acted quickly and arrested the suspects.
As the investigation continues, Son’s fans hope he can move past this situation and keep shining on the football field.
