Boston College Admissions Worker Arrested for Offering Minor $400 for Sex

A Boston college admissions worker has been arrested after allegedly offering $400 to a 17-year-old prospective student in exchange for sex, according to federal authorities. Jacob Henriques, 29, who served as assistant admissions director at Emmanuel College, is accused of abusing his position to access personal information of at least four potential students.

Officials allege that Henriques contacted these students after meeting them during campus visits on April 25, sending them offers to "pay them for some fun" and even sharing pornographic material. One of the victims, a high school student who had just toured the college, received texts offering cash for sexual activity. Henriques reportedly refused to reveal his identity and repeatedly messaged her, even after multiple rejections and being blocked. Not exactly what you expect when you sign up for a college tour, right?

Prosecutors say that Henriques sent five pornographic videos to the 17-year-old and escalated his messages to ask if she wanted to participate in a "gangbang" or have sex with him. When blocked, he allegedly accessed her profile 47 times and continued the harassment via email.

Henriques now faces a federal charge of attempted sex trafficking of a minor and could face life in prison if convicted. Emmanuel College has fired him following an internal investigation, stating that they are "saddened, angered, and shocked" by the allegations, which they say violate the institution's core values.

The FBI’s Boston Division is currently seeking any additional victims Henriques may have targeted. Anyone with information is encouraged to come forward.