A man who spiked candy with tranquilliser and distributed them to children at a youth camp in the region has admitted sexual offenses against two boys aged nine and 10.
The accused was arrested after eight children and an older person fell ill at the facility in the summer month.
The elderly man, from the Nottinghamshire area, admitted guilt to a multiple criminal counts when he was present at the judicial center on recently.
Yet, he disputed one of the sexual offences he was facing, which was concerning a nine-year-old child.
Ruben was remanded in custody ahead of a additional proceeding on 28 November.
'Sweet game'
Mary Prior KC, handling the case, described Ruben's offending to the legal proceedings.
She stated his those affected were children from difficult backgrounds who were staying at a youth camp which he ran.
The man conducted a "treat game" with the minors, the prosecutor explained, in which he would access the boys' rooms when they were getting ready for bed and ask them to consume candy "as quickly as they can".
She stated to the judge the man had conducted this practice with the children "for many years", and youngsters had previously fallen ill the subsequent day.
She stated the man had been successful in rationalizing this over a long period as the minors being "overstimulated by activities", until his stepchild had suspicions in recently.
Mrs Prior KC added: "This year his family member had concerns about what was going on, justifiably.
"They decided to investigate in the individual's items."
Mrs Prior KC stated materials including infant oil, Vaseline and syringes were found, and his stepchild notified the police about his worries.
She explained Ruben went on to play the "treat game" with six youngsters that time - that Saturday - and they were everyone unwell the subsequent day.
"Authorities" had not arrived by that time," she stated further.
The police watchdog, the investigative body, previously told that it was investigating Leicestershire Police's handling of the incident.
The prosecutor stated the children were having difficulty walking due to their sickness, so the stepson notified the police again.
She explained the defendant then conducted the "candy game" in a room of five minors.
