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Emmanuel College Admissions Official Faces Federal Sex Trafficking Charges

Jacob Henriques, 29, is accused of using his position to target underage applicants for paid sexual acts and remains in custody ahead of his May 5 court appearance.

Emmanuel College in Boston, Mass., on June 25, 2023.
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Overview

  • Jacob Henriques, a 29-year-old former assistant admissions director at Emmanuel College, was arrested on May 2 and charged with attempted sex trafficking of a minor.
  • Henriques allegedly accessed personal information of prospective students through the college's admissions system to solicit underage applicants for sex, offering $400 and sending pornographic material.
  • Federal prosecutors detailed that Henriques targeted at least four victims, including a 17-year-old student whose profile he accessed 47 times over three days.
  • Emmanuel College immediately terminated Henriques and contacted law enforcement upon learning of the allegations, emphasizing their commitment to student safety.
  • The FBI's Boston Division Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force is investigating potential additional victims Henriques may have targeted between 2024 and 2025.