Should pretending to be busy be criminalised?

Pretending to be busy commonly describes workplace behaviour where employees simulate activity to appear productive while idle, often linked to remote work challenges and presenteeism culture. This practice raises concerns over efficiency and trust in offices, with some viewing it as minor mischief and others as potential fraud akin to ghost job postings that waste applicant time. No current UK laws criminalise general pretending to be busy, though related fraud or impersonation can be prosecuted.