Bio Family Clinic closures across Yuma County

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - A local clinic has closed its doors across Yuma County following allegations against a well-known Yuma doctor.

In a sign posted on its doors, Bio Family Clinic wrote in part, "Due to circumstances beyond our control and caused by the Attorney General's Office, we are having to close our doors."

The clinic's closure comes as Dr. Irfan Fazil was arrested and charged last month with fraudulent schemes, illegal control of an enterprise, theft, conspiracy and drug-related charges.

Earlier this month, a judge denied Dr. Fazil's attorneys request to "$50 million cash bond or release him to house arrest."

The defense argued Fazil, 54, is not a danger to the community, and has spent years caring for patients, but the prosecution said Fazil remains a significant flight risk, citing alleged overseas assets and international connections.

Fazil is currently being held in the Yuma County Detention Center on a bond of $50 million, and will be back in court Friday for a case management conference.