A man who laced candy with tranquilliser and provided them to minors at a youth camp in Leicestershire has confessed to sexual offenses against two boys both nine and ten years old.
The accused was detained after eight children and one adult became sick at the location in July.
The elderly man, from that region, confessed to a series of 17 offences when he was present at the judicial center on the end of the week.
However, he disputed one of the sexual offences he was accused of, which was concerning a nine-year-old boy.
The defendant was held in detention before a further hearing on November 28th.
'Treat game'
The legal representative, handling the case, outlined the defendant's actions to the legal proceedings.
She stated his those affected were disadvantaged youngsters who were attending a summer camp which he managed.
Ruben conducted a "candy game" with the minors, the prosecutor explained, in which he would access the boys' rooms when they were preparing to sleep and request they to consume candy "rapidly".
She stated to the judge the defendant had conducted this practice with the children "over an extended period", and youngsters had previously fallen ill the subsequent day.
She explained Ruben had been successful in rationalizing this for many years as the youngsters being "overwrought by enjoyment", until his stepchild had suspicions in recently.
The legal representative continued: "This year his family member had concerns about the activities, for good reason.
"They resolved" to have a look in the individual's items."
The legal counsel explained items including infant oil, ointment and syringes were found, and his stepchild contacted the law enforcement about his concerns.
She said the defendant went on to conduct the "sweet game" with six youngsters that evening - Saturday 26 July - and they were everyone unwell the following morning.
"Law enforcement" had not gone out by that time," she added.
The regulatory agency, the investigative body, previously told that it was reviewing the police response of the events.
Mrs Prior explained the minors were unable to walk properly due to their condition, so the stepson notified the police again.
She said the defendant then engaged in the "sweet game" in a area of five youngsters.
