24/11/2025
24th November 2025
MEDIA RELEASE
Fake Doctor Charged- TTPS Urges Caution
A 39-year-old man of Bon Air North, D’Abadie appeared before a Magistrate on 20th November, 2025, charged with three offences under the Medical Board Act 29:50 by Ag. W/Cpl Joseph of the Anti-Corruption Investigations Bureau (ACIB), to wit:
1. Using Medical Titles and Descriptions Whilst Not Registered
2. Assuming the Title of Doctor Whilst Not Registered
3. Diagnosing Human Ailments Whilst Not Registered
TIMOTHY MALCHAN, 39, appeared before Magistrate Ali at the Arima Third Magistrates’ Court, where he entered a plea of Not Guilty. He was granted $50,000 own bail and is scheduled to reappear on 17th June, 2026.
The charges stem from an investigation launched in January 2025, following a report by Eastern Regional Health Authority (ERHA). It was alleged that Mr. Malchan had been contacting ERHA patients to discuss their confidential medical records and subsequently requesting payment for these “consultations.”
Extensive investigations conducted at the Medical Board of Trinidad and Tobago revealed that Mr. Malchan was not registered as a medical practitioner, nor was he registered in the specialties of Cardiovascular Disease, Thoracic Surgery, or Cardiothoracic Surgery, despite advertising himself as such.
Investigations also revealed that he had never been registered with any of the Boards under the purview of the Council for Professions Related to Medicine.
Further inquiries revealed that Mr. Malchan was operating out of an office located at the corner of St. Joseph and Sanchez Streets, Arima, which was being advertised both on social media and on the exterior of the building.
Covert operations were done which revealed the doctor performed a medical procedure and gave medical advice for a fee.
On Wednesday 19th November, 2025, an intelligence-led operation was coordinated by DCP Intelligence and Investigations, Ms. Natasha George, and ACP White-Collar Crime, Vena Butler, spearheaded by Snr. Supt. Avinash Singh, Supt. Theodore-Persad, and ASP Nanan, and supervised by Inspector Seepersad and Sgt. Emrith, with support from Constables Arthur, Samaroo, and others of the ACIB.
During this exercise, investigators executed a search warrant at the suspect’s office, where several records were seized. Mr. Malchan was then formally charged with the three offences listed above.
The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service urges members of the public to remain vigilant when seeking medical services. Protect your health and safety by verifying the qualifications and credentials of healthcare providers. Be cautious of unlicensed practitioners or individuals making exaggerated claims. Always research a provider’s reputation, check for reviews, and confirm their licensure with the relevant authorities. Do not hesitate to seek a second opinion or report any suspicious activity.
The TTPS remains committed to safeguarding citizens and will continue to vigorously pursue individuals who attempt to exploit vulnerable persons through fraud or deception.
Corporate Communications Unit
24th November 2025
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