College Admissions Worker Charged With Underage Sex Crime In Boston

BOSTON, MA — The United States Attorney’s Office announced that an Assistant Admissions Director of Emmanuel College was arrested on charges of underage sex charges.

Jaco Henriques, 29, has been charged with one count of attempted sex trafficking of a minor after allegedly soliciting a college applicant to have commercial sex with him.
According to the Massachusetts District of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Henriques used his position to obtain phone numbers and other personal information of applicants and would reach out offering to “pay them for some fun,” as well as send pornographic videos and images. Henriques reportedly contacted four different victims on Friday, April 25.

He is specifically charged with attempting to traffic a 17-year-old victim, in which he offered her $400 for a sexual liaison. He refused to identify himself while sending five pieces of pornographic content and asking the girl if she would participate in a “gangbang.” After the girl blocked his number, Henriques attempted to contact her via email.

The charge of attempted sex trafficking of a minor provides for a sentence of up to life in prison, with a minimum mandatory sentence of 10 years, and at least five years of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000. Henriques is slated to appear in court on Monday, May 5.