Boston College Employee Arrested for Alleged Sexual Exploitation
A 29-year-old admissions worker from a Boston college was arrested on Friday after allegedly offering $400 to a 17-year-old prospective student in exchange for sex, according to federal authorities.
Jacob Henriquez, who served as the assistant admissions director at Emmanuel College, is accused of misusing his position to obtain personal information about at least four potential students. Reports indicate that Henriquez met three of these students on April 25 and later sent them messages proposing to “pay for fun” and even offered to send pornographic material.
After officially expressing interest in attending the college on April 25, Henriquez reached out to a fourth victim, making a similar offer for “some fun” along with sending porn videos, as stated by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Within hours of touring the campus, Henriquez contacted one of the high school students using the phone number provided on her admission form, suggesting she could receive texts and explicit content in exchange for the payment.
Even after sending five pornographic videos, he reportedly asked the girl if she wanted to participate in a “gang bang” and reiterated offers for sexual encounters. Despite her repeated rejections, he continued to text her, implying that he would fulfill her desires if she changed her mind.
Between April 25 and 28, Henriquez allegedly checked the girl’s online profile 47 times. After she blocked his number, he switched to emailing her.
He has been charged with one count of attempted sex trafficking of a minor. Following an internal investigation, Henriquez was dismissed from Emmanuel College. A spokesperson for the college expressed deep disappointment and emphasized their commitment to supporting the victims involved.
Henriquez is set to appear in U.S. District Court in Boston on Monday, and if found guilty, he could face a lengthy prison sentence.
The FBI’s Child Exploitation and Trafficking Task Force is actively seeking to identify any additional possible victims that Henriquez may have targeted between 2024 and 2025.
