Son alleges he is a victim of blackmailing attempt to Korean Police after being subject to a false pregnancy claim.
Son alleges he was the victim of a blackmail attempt, his agency said.
Korean Media reported that a lady had made a bogus pregnancy claim and threatened the captain of Tottenham Hotspur.
According to local media, authorities were looking into claims that a guy in his 40s and a woman in her 20s attempted to extort money from Son by claiming to be pregnant under false pretences.
“The police are currently investigating, so we will let you know the results as soon as they are available,” his agency, Son & Football Limited, said. “We’d like to tell you that Son Heung-min is clearly the victim of this incident.”
A request for comment on the reports was not immediately answered by the Seoul Gangnam Police Station. Son, 32, is very well-liked in South Korea for his commitment to the national team as captain as well as his achievements on the football in the Premier League.
Son expects to play in Wednesday’s Europa League final against Manchester United after returning as a substitute on Sunday after a month-long absence due to a foot injury.