Woman who blackmailed Son Heung-min gets four years in jail

BBC NewsMonday, December 8, 2025 at 8:03:10 AM
Woman who blackmailed Son Heung-min gets four years in jail
  • A woman named Yang has been sentenced to four years in prison in Seoul for blackmailing South Korean football star Son Heung-min, extorting 300 million won (£153,000) by sending him an ultrasound photo of a baby she falsely claimed was his.
  • This case highlights the serious legal repercussions of extortion and the impact of false claims on public figures, particularly in the world of sports where reputations are paramount.
  • The incident raises broader concerns about the prevalence of blackmail in celebrity culture, as well as the legal protections available to individuals against such malicious acts, reflecting ongoing societal debates about accountability and justice.
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