An imam who works as a chaplain at a New York City jail has been arrested for allegedly propositioning an undercover police officer posing as a prostitute.
Aziz-Ud Bin Bilal was arrested Tuesday for allegedly offering $25 for sex to the officer who was part of a sting operation called "Losing Proposition,'' reports the Wall Street Journal.
He's worked at Rikers Island since 1990.
It couldn't immediately be determined if Bilal, also known as Charles Bilal, had a lawyer. He couldn't be reached for comment.
The Department of Correction said Bilal was suspended without pay.
The agency also is investigating imam in a separate incident involving a handgun that allegedly was found inside his car last year.
No criminal charges have been filed.
Bilal twice ran unsuccessfully for City Council.
Rikers Island Imam Arrested for Soliciting Sex From Undercover Cop
Aziz-Ud Bin Bilal twice ran unsuccessfully for City Council.
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