Man fined for emergency call abuse

Thursday, 10 October 2024 06:30

A Geneva man who called emergency services hundreds of times has been fined.

Prosecutors say he obstructed the work of the emergency workers and also threatened them.

The court heard he always complained of chest pains, difficulty breathing and told operators he was close to death.

But when paramedics arrived, he said he didn’t need them.

This could happen 10 times a day, judges were told.

In addition to calling for an ambulance, he also bombarded the police with similar fake calls.

He’s been fined CHF 720 and will have to pay costs. He was also given a CHF 3,500 suspended fine.

More from Bitesize News

Heat closes Geneva paddling pools

Eight of Geneva's eleven paddling pools are now closed as the city battles bacterial contamination during the heatwave.
Soaring temps hit hospitals

Hospital rooms at the Geneva University Hospital are hitting 34 degrees - with temperatures in the cafeteria up at 40.
Crans-Montana looks to summer season after fire tragedy

Crans-Montana is hoping for a broadly stable summer, more than six months after the New Year fire at the Constellation bar.
MétéoSuisse warns of budget cuts

The federal weather service is warning that government budget cuts risk making our forecasts less accurate.
Rents rise Geneva - more than Zurich

Rents in Geneva have risen 5.3% over the past year, putting the canton well above the national average of 2.5%, according to the property platform Homegate.
Better passenger rights coming

We’re going to get stronger air passenger rights, after the European Parliament voted for a major tightening of the rules.