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NYC religious leader allegedly sexually abused 10-year-old girls inside mosque

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NYC religious leader allegedly sexually abused 10-year-old girls inside mosque A religious leader of a Queens mosque was arrested for allegedly groping and molesting multiple young girls, according to authorities and reports.

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What happened

NYC religious leader allegedly sexually abused 10-year-old girls inside mosque A religious leader of a Queens mosque was arrested for allegedly groping and molesting multiple young girls, according to authorities and reports.

Why it matters

Tajul Islam, 55, was arrested on Monday by the Queens Child Abuse Squad on charges of sexual abuse, forcible touching, and unlawfully dealing with a child for multiple alleged disturbing incidents that occurred over a week in April, according to the NYPD.

Common ground

Islam, a religious leader at Masjid Bilal Queens Islamic Center in Jamaica, allegedly approached a 10-year-old girl inside the storefront mosque, grabbed her breast, and touched her inner thigh, according to a criminal complaint obtained by QNS.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The NYPD is now asking other possible victims or individuals with knowledge of the incidents to come forward by calling the NYPD’s Sex Crimes Hotline at 1-212-267-7273 or 1-646-610-7272, the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).”
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The specific hotlines provided by the NYPD (1-212-267-7273 or 1-646-610-7272, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS) are reported only in one web search result. While the general request for witnesses is common, the specific numbers are not corroborated by other sources.
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Claim 2: “Islam was arraigned on Tuesday and pleaded not guilty to the charges.”
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The detail that Islam was arraigned on Tuesday and pleaded not guilty is reported only in one web search result. No other independent sources corroborate this procedural detail.
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Claim 3: “He was ordered held on $25,000 bail by Judge Sharifa Nasser-Cuellar, who also issued temporary orders of protection, court records show.”
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The specific details regarding the bail amount ($25,000) and the judge (Judge Sharifa Nasser-Cuellar) are reported only in one web search result. No other independent sources corroborate this court proceeding detail.
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web search NEUTRAL — A Harlem man accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl he met on an app was ordered held on $25,000 cash bail or $75,000 bond at his arraignment Thursday in Manhattan Criminal Court.
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Claim 4: “The creep cleric, who also lives in the mosque, committed the same act again on Monday — approaching and groping another 10-year-old girl, the complaint alleged.”
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The specific allegation that Islam approached and groped another 10-year-old girl on Monday is detailed in one web search result, citing a criminal complaint. This specific detail is not corroborated by other independent sources.
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web search NEUTRAL — On 4 March 2021, a 27-year-old man was charged with "threatening to kill" after making an online threat against both the Linwood Islamic Centre and the Al Noor Mosque on 4chan.[197] The suspect was gr…
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web search NEUTRAL — Islam, a religious leader at Masjid Bilal Queens Islamic Center in Jamaica, allegedly approached a 10-year-old girl inside the storefront mosque, grabbed her breast, and touched her inner thigh, accor…
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Claim 5: “Islam, a religious leader at Masjid Bilal Queens Islamic Center in Jamaica, allegedly approached a 10-year-old girl inside the storefront mosque, grabbed her breast, and touched her inner thigh, according to a criminal complaint obtained by QNS.”
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The specific details regarding the alleged assault (grabbing the breast and touching the inner thigh of a 10-year-old girl at Masjid Bilal Queens Islamic Center in Jamaica) are only present in one web search result, which cites a criminal complaint obtained by QNS. No other independent sources confirm these specific allegations.
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Claim 6: “A religious leader of a Queens mosque was arrested for allegedly groping and molesting multiple young girls, according to authorities and reports.”
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Multiple web search results report that a religious leader was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing multiple young girls in a Queens mosque. Sources specify the location (Masjid Bilal) and the nature of the allegations (groping/molesting).
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web search NEUTRAL — A religious leader has been arrested for sexually abusing two 10-year-old girls inside his Queens mosque — and investigators think there may be more victims out there, police said Thursday.
https://www.nydailynews.com/2026/04/30/queens-religious-lead…
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web search NEUTRAL — Worshippers at a Jamaica mosque are reeling after a 55-year-old religious leader was arrested on accusations that he repeatedly groped a 10-year-old girl inside Masjid Bilal between April 21 and ...
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web search NEUTRAL — QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — A religious leader is accused of repeatedly groping a 10-year-old girl in a Queens mosque, and police suspect there may be more victims, authorities said Thursday. Tajul ...
https://pix11.com/news/local-news/queens/religious-leader-ac…
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Claim 7: “He was cuffed roughly four hours after the most recent incident unfolded, the outlet said.”
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The claim that he was cuffed roughly four hours after the most recent incident unfolded is reported only in one web search result. No other independent sources corroborate this timeline detail.
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web search NEUTRAL — Islam[a] is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion based on the Quran and the teachings of Muhammad. The religion's adherents, called Muslims, are estimated to number 2 billion worldwide and are the world…
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web search NEUTRAL — Islam is the second-largest religion in the world after Christianity. The most recent data, from 2020, estimate between 1.9 billion and 2.02 billion people worldwide believe in Islam. These followers …
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Claim 8: “Tajul Islam, 55, was arrested on Monday by the Queens Child Abuse Squad on charges of sexual abuse, forcible touching, and unlawfully dealing with a child for multiple alleged disturbing incidents that occurred over a week in April, according to the NYPD.”
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The web search results confirm the key details: Tajul Islam, 55, was arrested by the Queens Child Abuse Squad on charges of sexual abuse, forcible touching, and unlawfully dealing with a child for incidents over a week in April.
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web search NEUTRAL — Tajul Islam, 55, was arrested on Monday by the Queens Child Abuse Squad on charges of sexual abuse, forcible touching, and unlawfully dealing with a child for multiple alleged disturbing incidents tha…
https://nypost.com/2026/05/01/us-news/nyc-religious-leader-a…
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web search NEUTRAL — Subscribe for more crime content!This video was made for educational purposes only. The video is presented to provide genuine footage of police incidents to...
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web search NEUTRAL — While neither Tajul Islam nor Jamaat has made an official announcement, the lawyer told TIMES of Bangladesh on Sunday night that he collected the form with the intention of contesting, though his fina…
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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.