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Ex-Emmanuel College Admissions Official Held Without Bail on Federal Sex Trafficking Charge

Jacob Henriques, accused of soliciting minors and misusing applicant data, faces detention hearings as the FBI investigates additional potential victims.

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Overview

  • Jacob Henriques, 29, was arrested on May 2 and charged with attempted sex trafficking of a minor after allegedly offering a 17-year-old prospective student $400 for sex acts.
  • Court documents reveal Henriques also contacted a 13-year-old via Instagram, offering payment for sexual activity, and sent explicit content to multiple prospective students.
  • Henriques accessed the 17-year-old's personal information 47 times through the college portal over three days, using it to contact her via text and email after being blocked.
  • Emmanuel College terminated Henriques immediately upon learning of the allegations and is cooperating fully with law enforcement in the investigation.
  • The FBI’s Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force is actively seeking additional victims as Henriques remains in federal custody with detention hearings scheduled this week.