A Brazilian university clerk was recently convicted for a bizarre 2019 insurance fraud scheme. The man intentionally amputated his own leg in an attempt to fraudulently claim approximately $2.8 million (1.5 million Brazilian Reais) in insurance money. Authorities discovered the act was a deliberate attempt to obtain the insurance payout. The case recently resurfaced and gained traction on social media following the conviction. He was found guilty of attempting to deceive the insurance company and has faced legal repercussions for his actions. The incident highlights the extreme measures individuals may take to commit insurance fraud.