A Brazilian man, Vanderlei dos Santos Gomes, has been convicted of intentionally amputating his right leg in 2019. Gomes committed the act in an attempt to fraudulently claim insurance benefits totaling approximately €250,000 (1.5 million Brazilian Reais). He reportedly hoped to receive payouts from multiple insurance companies. The case, reported by LadBible, details a deliberate act of insurance fraud. Gomes has now been sentenced following an investigation into the incident. Authorities uncovered evidence proving the amputation was not medically necessary and was performed solely for financial gain. The case highlights the lengths to which individuals may go to commit insurance fraud.