'Fake doctor' arraigned on felony charges in Ventura County

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. - A man who is accused of posing as a licensed medical professional and exploiting the elderly for financial gain pleaded not guilty to all charges during his arraignment Tuesday, according to Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko. 

What we know:

Nitun "Nate" Dayalghai Ahir has been arraigned on multiple felony charges, including unlicensed practice of medicine and identity theft.

Ahir allegedly practiced medicine without a license at Regen Spine and Nerve in Ventura, falsely claiming credentials from Avalon University School of Medicine. 

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According to a felony complaint, Ahir is also charged with several aggravating factors, including that the victim was vulnerable and the defendant took advantage of a position of trust. He is also accused of using an elder's personal information to obtain credit unlawfully.

The backstory:

Ahir's alleged activities were investigated by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Health Quality Investigations Unit. 

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The felony complaint alleges that Ahir is unlicensed and unauthorized to practice any form of medicine in the State of California.

What they're saying:

Authorities are urging potential victims to come forward. District Attorney Investigator Eric Jensen can be contacted at [email protected] or (805) 662-1739 for those who believe they have been affected by Ahir's actions.

What's next:

Ahir is scheduled for an early disposition conference on May 1.

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He remains out of custody on $10,000 bail.