By Redacción
redaccion@latinocc.com
Nitun “Nate” Dayalghai Ahir, 43, was arraigned on March 28, 2025, in Ventura County Superior Court for allegedly practicing medicine without a license and committing fraud against an elderly person.
The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office has filed a felony complaint against him, including charges of unlicensed medical practice, fraudulent use of the terms “doctor” or “physician,” theft from an elder or dependent adult by a caretaker, and identity theft.
Ahir, a resident of Valencia, pleaded not guilty to all charges. Additionally, he faces aggravating factors, including the allegation that the victim was a vulnerable individual and that the defendant abused a position of trust.
Unlicensed Medical Practice
According to the complaint, Ahir practiced medicine illegally at Regen Spine and Nerve, a clinic located in Ventura. He allegedly presented himself as a graduate of Avalon University School of Medicine, claiming expertise in neurology, neuropathy, chiropractic care, and gut health. However, prosecutors argue that Ahir holds no license or authorization to practice any form of medicine in the state of California.
Authorities also accuse him of using the personal information of an elderly or dependent adult to unlawfully obtain a line of credit without the victim’s consent.
Ongoing Investigation and Call for Victims
The case is being investigated by the Health Quality Investigations Unit of the Department of Consumer Affairs. The District Attorney’s Office urges anyone who believes they may have been a victim of Ahir to contact investigator Eric Jensen at Eric.Jensen@ventura.org or by calling (805) 662-1739.
Senior Deputy District Attorney Andrew Reid, a member of the Consumer Protection Unit of the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office, is prosecuting the case.
Upcoming Court Dates and Legal Status
Ahir is scheduled for an early disposition conference on May 1, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., in courtroom 12 of Ventura County Superior Court. He is currently out on $10,000 bail.
The District Attorney’s Office has emphasized the importance of verifying medical credentials before receiving treatment, particularly from clinics not directly affiliated with major, well-established healthcare networks.
Ahir’s case highlights the risks faced by elderly and vulnerable individuals when it comes to medical and financial fraud, an issue that local authorities continue to combat through stricter regulations and public awareness campaigns.
