A former Emmanuel College admissions worker, JACOB HENRIQUES, 29, was arrested Friday on federal charges of attempted sex trafficking of a minor, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts. Henriques, who served as an assistant admissions director at the Boston-based college, allegedly exploited his position to access personal information of prospective students and engage in predatory behavior.
Officials allege that Henriques contacted at least four potential students, including a 17-year-old high school girl, after obtaining their contact details through admissions forms. On or around April 25, Henriques reportedly met with three prospective students and later sent them explicit messages, offering money in exchange for sexual acts and sharing pornographic content.
In one instance, Henriques allegedly texted the 17-year-old victim within hours of her campus tour, offering her $400 for “some fun” and sending her five pornographic videos. Despite her repeated rejections, Henriques persisted, asking if she wanted to participate in a gangbang and offering to buy her anything she desired if she changed her mind. When the victim blocked his number, Henriques began emailing her, according to federal officials.
Between April 25 and April 28, Henriques allegedly accessed the victim’s profile 47 times. He was charged with one count of attempted sex trafficking of a minor, a crime that carries a potential life sentence if convicted.
Emmanuel College confirmed that Henriques has been terminated following an internal investigation. A spokesperson expressed the institution’s dismay, stating, “We are saddened, angered, and shocked by these serious federal allegations that have been brought against a former employee. They are an affront to our core values, and we stand with any victimized by this incident.”
Henriques is scheduled to appear in U.S. District Court in Boston on Monday. The FBI’s Boston Division Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force is actively investigating to identify other potential victims who may have been targeted by Henriques between 2024 and 2025.
**Sources:**
[WBZ-TV](https://www.wbz.com)
[U.S. Attorney’s Office, Massachusetts](https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma)