In a significant development, the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) has issued a public warning following the court appearance of a 39-year-old man accused of multiple violations under the Medical Board Act. Timothy Malchan faced charges including the unauthorized use of medical titles, falsely claiming to be a doctor, and diagnosing medical conditions without proper registration. The case was heard at the Arima Third Magistrates’ Court, where Magistrate Ali presided. Malchan pleaded not guilty and was granted bail set at TT$50,000, with a scheduled court reappearance on June 17, 2025. The charges arose from an investigation initiated in January 2025, prompted by a report from the Eastern Regional Health Authority (ERHA). It was alleged that Malchan had contacted ERHA patients to discuss their confidential medical records and subsequently demanded payment for these ‘consultations.’ Further investigations by the Medical Board of Trinidad and Tobago confirmed that Malchan was not registered as a medical practitioner, nor was he accredited in Cardiovascular Disease, Thoracic Surgery, or Cardiothoracic Surgery, despite his public claims. Additionally, it was discovered that he had never been registered with any medical boards under the Council for Professions Related to Medicine. Malchan was reportedly operating from an office that was advertised on social media and the building’s exterior. Covert police operations revealed that he performed medical procedures and offered medical advice for a fee. Last Wednesday, investigators executed a search warrant at his office, seizing several records, which led to his formal charges.