Overview

• Neil Hopper, 49, pleaded guilty at Truro Crown Court to two counts of fraud and three of possessing extreme pornographic images, receiving a 32‑month sentence and a 10‑year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
• He falsely told Aviva and Old Mutual that 2019 amputations were due to sepsis after using dry ice to destroy his lower legs, securing £466,653.81.
• Prosecutors said he bought EunuchMaker videos and exchanged about 1,500 messages with ringleader Marius Gustavson, who advised him on the freezing process.
• A proceeds‑of‑crime application is being pursued to recover the payouts, with the judge noting he will serve 40% of the term before parole consideration.
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals and the GMC said reviews show no evidence of patient harm, though former patients have sought legal advice over past treatments.