Doctor jailed for 2 years after amputating his own legs to claim insurance
Former NHS vascular surgeon Neil Hopper, who had both legs amputated, was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison for insurance fraud and possessing extreme pornography. Hopper deliberately froze his legs, falsely claiming sepsis to insurers and fraudulently obtaining over £466,000. He admitted to the crimes, revealing a long-standing obsession with amputation and a desire to "milk it" for money. The case is linked to an extreme body modification network, with Hopper having purchased videos and exchanged messages about amputations. While an independent review found no harm to his patients, some have expressed concern, prompting calls for a public investigation. Authorities will seek to recover the defrauded funds.
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