A person who laced sweets with tranquilliser and provided them to children at a summer camp in Leicestershire has admitted sexual offenses against two young males who were nine and ten years old.
The accused was taken into custody after eight children and an older person fell ill at the location in the summer month.
The elderly man, from the Nottinghamshire area, admitted guilt to a series of 17 offences when he appeared at the judicial center on recently.
Nevertheless, he refused to admit one particular crime he was charged with, which was against a young boy.
The defendant was held in detention prior to a additional proceeding on late November.
'Sweet game'
Mary Prior KC, presenting evidence, described Ruben's offending to the judicial body.
She explained his those affected were under-privileged children who were staying at a summer program which he managed.
The man engaged in a "sweet game" with the youngsters, Mrs Prior said, in which he would access the sleeping quarters when they were getting ready for bed and ask them to ingest treats "as quickly as they can".
She stated to the judge the man had conducted this practice with the young males "repeatedly", and children had previously fallen ill the next day.
She stated Ruben had been capable of justifying this over a long period as the children being "overstimulated by activities", until his stepson had worries in summer 2025.
Mrs Prior KC stated further: "In the summer" his family member had concerns about the situation, justifiably.
"They chose" to investigate in the man's possessions."
Mrs Prior KC explained materials including baby oil, ointment and injection devices were located, and his family member alerted the law enforcement about his suspicions.
She said the man continued to conduct the "treat game" with six boys that evening - Saturday 26 July - and they were everyone unwell the subsequent day.
"Authorities" had not arrived by that point," she added.
The regulatory agency, the investigative body, had stated that it was investigating law enforcement's management of the events.
The legal representative explained the youngsters were unable to walk properly due to their condition, so the stepson contacted the law enforcement again.
She stated the man then conducted the "candy game" in a room of five youngsters.
