Emmanuel College Official Fired Amid Sex Trafficking Case

Jacob Henriques, a 29-year-old former assistant admissions director at Emmanuel College in Boston, was arrested and charged with attempted sex trafficking of a minor after allegedly using his position to access applicants' personal information from admissions materials and solicit at least four prospective students, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex. Prosecutors allege Henriques contacted students after campus tours, offered money—including $400 to a minor—and sent explicit videos and pornographic content. Despite being blocked by a minor, he persisted by emailing and repeatedly viewing her school profile. Emmanuel College stated it was 'saddened, angered, and shocked' by the allegations, immediately terminated Henriques, and is cooperating fully with law enforcement. Both local police and federal authorities are involved in the investigation. The case has raised concerns among students and led to increased scrutiny of campus safety protocols.