A person who contaminated sweets with sedative and provided them to youngsters at a summer camp in Leicestershire has confessed to sexual offenses against two boys who were nine and ten years old.
The accused was arrested after eight minors and one adult became sick at Stathern Lodge in mid-summer.
The senior citizen, from the Nottinghamshire area, admitted guilt to a series of 17 offences when he was present at the judicial center on recently.
Nevertheless, he disputed one particular crime he was charged with, which was involving a young boy.
Ruben was remanded in custody ahead of a further hearing on late November.
'Sweet game'
The legal representative, presenting evidence, described the defendant's actions to the judicial body.
She stated his those affected were disadvantaged youngsters who were attending a summer program which he operated.
Ruben played a "treat game" with the children, the legal counsel stated, in which he would enter the sleeping quarters when they were getting ready for bed and tell them to eat sweets "as quickly as they can".
She informed the proceedings the defendant had conducted this practice with the children "for many years", and children had previously fallen ill the following morning.
She said the defendant had been able to explain this for many years as the children being "overwrought by enjoyment", until his stepson had worries in recently.
The legal representative stated further: "In the summer" his stepchild had worries about the activities, with valid cause.
"They chose" to have a look in the defendant's belongings."
The prosecutor explained objects including baby oil, petroleum jelly and medical needles were discovered, and his stepson contacted the law enforcement about his suspicions.
She explained the man proceeded to conduct the "candy game" with six boys that time - Saturday 26 July - and they were all sick the following morning.
"Law enforcement" had not gone out by that time," she stated further.
The police watchdog, the police conduct office, earlier informed that it was examining Leicestershire Police's handling of the incident.
The legal representative said the minors were unable to walk properly due to their condition, so Ruben's stepson contacted the authorities a second time.
She explained Ruben then engaged in the "treat game" in a area of five youngsters.
