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Seoul Court Jails Woman 4 Years for Extorting Heung‑Min Son

Prosecutors rejected the defendants' compensation claim as inconsistent with the facts.

Overview

  • A Seoul court sentenced the woman to four years in prison and her ex-partner to two years for extorting the South Korean footballer.
  • The scheme involved a false pregnancy claim and a demand for 300 million won, or roughly €175,000, as hush money.
  • Media reports say the money was spent on luxury goods, a detail cited in coverage of the case.
  • Heung‑Min Son reported the matter to authorities and testified last month at a non-public hearing.
  • Both defendants have been in custody since May, and Son now plays for Los Angeles FC after a long spell with Tottenham.