A person who spiked sweets with sedative and distributed them to youngsters at a youth camp in Leicestershire has confessed to sexual offences against two boys aged between nine and ten.
The defendant was taken into custody after eight youngsters and one adult became sick at the location in the summer month.
The senior citizen, from that region, admitted guilt to a total of 17 charges when he was present at the judicial center on recently.
Yet, he refused to admit a single sexual charge he was accused of, which was involving a young boy.
Ruben was held in detention ahead of a further hearing on 28 November.
'Sweet game'
Mary Prior KC, prosecuting, outlined the criminal behavior to the judicial body.
She explained his targets were under-privileged children who were participating in a summer camp which he operated.
The man conducted a "sweet game" with the minors, Mrs Prior explained, in which he would go into the sleeping quarters when they were settling down and ask them to eat sweets "rapidly".
She told the court the man had played this game with the children "for many years", and children had earlier experienced illness the following morning.
She stated Ruben had been able to explain this over a long period as the minors being "overstimulated by activities", until his family member had suspicions in recently.
Mrs Prior KC added: "Recently" his stepchild had worries about the activities, justifiably.
"They resolved" to investigate in the man's possessions."
The prosecutor explained materials including baby oil, ointment and syringes were located, and his family member contacted the law enforcement about his concerns.
She stated the defendant proceeded to engage in the "treat game" with six boys that time - July 26th - and they were everyone unwell the subsequent day.
"The police had not arrived by that point," she stated further.
The police watchdog, the police conduct office, had stated that it was examining law enforcement's management of the incident.
The prosecutor stated the minors were unable to walk properly due to their condition, so the family member called the police again.
She said the man then played the "treat game" in a space of five minors.
