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Queens Assistant Principal Arrested in Prostitution Scheme

2/25/2026

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Bond Ng, a 47-year-old assistant principal at PS 16 in Queens, was arrested for allegedly running a prostitution scheme, coercing a woman into sex work and charging clients $2,000 per encounter.
Ng earned $173,000 annually and communicated with clients via flirty texts, directing payments to his Zelle account.
He was released on a $150,000 bond and must avoid PS 16 while his case is pending.
Investigators found evidence of Ng's involvement, including texts and conversations with other women.
The New York City Education Department has not commented on his employment status.

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Story summary

Bond Ng, a 47-year-old assistant principal at PS 16 in Queens, was arrested for allegedly running a prostitution scheme, coercing a woman into sex work and charging clients $2,000 per encounter.
Ng earned $173,000 annually and communicated with clients via flirty texts, directing payments to his Zelle account.
He was released on a $150,000 bond and must avoid PS 16 while his case is pending.
Investigators found evidence of Ng's involvement, including texts and conversations with other women.
The New York City Education Department has not commented on his employment status.