Taiwanese Man Amputates Legs in $1.3M Insurance Scam
A Taiwanese man and his accomplice were arrested for orchestrating an insurance fraud involving self-inflicted amputations for a multimillion-dollar payout.
- 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.
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