Man makes 108 prank calls to police to go to jail -- gets huge bill instead

Seoul police said Wednesday they will file a civil lawsuit seeking damages from a man who made more than 100 false emergency reports over nine months, apparently in an attempt to be sent to prison. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said it is seeking 7.6 million won ($5,130) in compensation from the suspect, who made 108 fake emergency calls between Feb. 27 and Nov. 27, 2025. The reports included repeated threats of gas explosions, during which he reportedly said, “I want to be sent to prison

By The Korea Herald