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A 39-year-old man from Bon Air North, D’Abadie, appeared in the Arima Third Magistrates’ Court on November 20, facing three charges under the Medical Board Act 29:50 for allegedly posing as a doctor.
Timothy Malchan, 39, was charged with using medical titles while not registered, assuming the title of doctor without registration, and diagnosing human ailments without a licence. He pleaded not guilty before Magistrate Ali and was granted $50,000 own bail. He is scheduled to reappear in court on June 17, 2026.
The charges followed an investigation launched in January 2025 after the Eastern Regional Health Authority reported that Malchan had contacted patients about their confidential medical records and requested payment for “consultations”.
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