A person who laced treats with tranquilliser and distributed them to minors at a youth camp in Leicestershire has confessed to sexual offences against two boys aged between nine and ten.
The defendant was arrested after eight youngsters and a grown-up experienced illness at the location in mid-summer.
The senior citizen, from that region, admitted guilt to a series of 17 offences when he was present at Leicester Crown Court on recently.
Yet, he denied one of the sexual offences he was charged with, which was concerning a young boy.
The defendant was held in detention prior to a subsequent court date on November 28th.
'Treat game'
The legal representative, handling the case, detailed the defendant's actions to the court.
She said his targets were disadvantaged youngsters who were staying at a youth camp which he managed.
The defendant engaged in a "sweet game" with the children, the prosecutor stated, in which he would enter the children's bedrooms when they were preparing to sleep and ask them to eat sweets "rapidly".
She informed the proceedings the defendant had conducted this practice with the young males "for many years", and youngsters had previously become sick the following morning.
She stated the defendant had been successful in rationalizing this over a long period as the minors being "overstimulated by activities", until his stepson had concerns in recently.
Mrs Prior KC added: "Recently" his stepson had worries about the situation, with valid cause.
"They resolved" to investigate in the man's possessions."
The prosecutor stated materials including lubricant, ointment and syringes were found, and his family member contacted the law enforcement about his worries.
She stated Ruben continued to conduct the "treat game" with six youngsters that evening - that Saturday - and they were all sick the subsequent day.
"The police had not responded by that time," she added.
The police watchdog, the Independent Office for Police Conduct, previously told that it was examining Leicestershire Police's handling of the situation.
The prosecutor said the children were unable to walk properly due to their sickness, so the stepson notified the authorities once more.
She stated Ruben then engaged in the "candy game" in a space of five children.
