UK Surgeon Accused Of Insurance Scam By Having Own Legs Removed

Neil Hopper, a vascular surgeon in Cornwall, England, faces fraud charges after allegedly having his legs removed below the knee to claim nearly $700,000 in insurance money. Hopper, who carried out numerous amputations, claimed the injuries were due to sepsis, not self-inflicted. The Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust stated that the charges do not involve his professional conduct or pose a risk to patients. But Hopper is accused of encouraging others to remove body parts, with evidence suggesting his involvement with a website promoting such actions. Prior to his arrest, Hopper expressed a newfound perspective on life after the amputations in 2019. (Newser)