Woman handed four-year sentence for blackmailing footballer Son Heung-min

The GuardianMonday, December 8, 2025 at 11:55:21 AM
Woman handed four-year sentence for blackmailing footballer Son Heung-min
  • 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 claimed was his.
  • This case highlights the serious legal repercussions of extortion and the impact of personal scandals on public figures, emphasizing the need for vigilance against such criminal activities in the sports industry.
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