Boston college staff member accused of attempting to sexually exploit a minor for trafficking purposes
In a shocking turn of events, an ex-assistant admissions director at Emmanuel College in Boston is facing some serious allegations. According to authorities, Jacob Henriques, aged 29, is accused of soliciting sex from underage college applicants, with up to four confirmed victims under his radar.
On April 25, Henriques was reportedly caught sending inappropriate messages and explicit content to these students across various platforms. Interestingly, he often used details from their admissions forms to contact them, sending texts and emails shortly after campus interactions.
Henriques apparently tried to traffic a 17-year-old student after giving her a tour of the college, looking up her high school and age on her registration form. Just a few hours later, he started texting her offensive messages and exposed her to five pornographic videos.
The college, located in Boston's Fenway neighborhood, acknowledged Henriques as an employee who has since been sacked. Emmanuel College, a Catholic institution, issued a statement expressing their dismay over these serious federal allegations, stating they are a direct affront to their core values.
As the investigation continues, the FBI’s Boston Division is actively seeking to identify any other potential victims. If convicted, Henriques could face life imprisonment, as well as fines and years of supervised release.
It's important to note that a broader investigation is underway, with authorities looking into individuals contacted by Henriques from 2024 to 2025, particularly through his role where he had access to applicant data. Those with any pertinent information are encouraged to reach out to the FBI’s Boston field office to aid the investigation.
- In the wake of the allegations, Jacob Henriques, the ex-assistant admissions director at Emmanuel College, has been accused of soliciting sex from underage college applicants, with at least four confirmed victims.
- The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is actively seeking to identify any other potential victims who may have had contact with Jacob Henriques, with the investigation focusing on individuals contacted from 2024 to 2025, particularly through his role where he had access to applicant data.
- After being caught sending inappropriate messages and explicit content to students across various platforms, Jacob Henriques allegedly attempted to traffic a 17-year-old student after giving her a tour of the college, using details from her admissions forms to contact her.
- Emmanuel College, a Catholic institution, issued a statement expressing their dismay over these serious federal allegations against Jacob Henriques, stating they are a direct affront to their core values, with the college confirming that Henriques has since been terminated.
- If convicted, Jacob Henriques could face life imprisonment, as well as fines and years of supervised release, as these allegations have implications not only for the health-and-wellness and sexual-health of the victims but also for the general-news, education-and-self-development, and crime-and-justice sectors.
