Yuma doctor arrested for theft and fraud

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - A well-known Yuma doctor is behind bars facing three felony charges, and is now part of an investigation launched by the Arizona Attorney General's Office.

Doctor Irfan Fazil is currently being held at the Yuma County Jail on a bond of $50 million.

He's facing three counts:

• Theft from a building or control of property
• Illegal control of an enterprise
• Fraudulent schemes

The charges are dated July 1, 2025.

He was booked June 3 at the Yuma County Jail. 

We reached out to the Attorney General's Office regarding the arrest and they shared a statement with us.

"This action was taken as part of an ongoing investigation by the arizona attorney general’s office. Dr. Fazil’s arraignment will be scheduled in the coming days," said the Attorney General's Office.

On his website, Doctor Fazil says he's been in private practice at bio family clinic in Yuma for more than 15 years.