Overview

• A 23-year-old Taiwanese man, persuaded by a friend, amputated his legs to claim a $1.3 million insurance payout.
• The man soaked his feet in dry ice to induce frostbite, leading to the need for amputation.
• The scam was uncovered due to suspicious circumstances, including symmetrical injuries and non-freezing weather conditions.
• Both individuals involved were arrested and charged with fraud and aiding and abetting serious injury.
• Insurance fraud rates have surged post-pandemic, with authorities intensifying crackdowns.