A man in Singapore has been sentenced to jail after making 1,035 fake calls to local police stations as a prank. Shaffiq Alkhatib, 28, was found guilty of repeatedly contacting police centres in his neighborhood without a legitimate reason. The calls, which lasted several minutes each, were made over a period of months and caused unnecessary disruption to officers. Alkhatib admitted to the behavior, stating it was intended as a joke. His actions led to wasted resources and increased workload for police staff. The court ruled that the behavior was not just reckless but also disrespectful to the authority of law enforcement. Alkhatib was sentenced to six months in prison, with the judge emphasizing the need to deter similar behavior. The case highlights the growing issue of online and real-world pranks that strain public services. Authorities are now considering stricter measures to prevent such incidents.