An individual who laced sweets with sleeping medication and distributed them to youngsters at a youth camp in Leicestershire has admitted sexual crimes against two children both nine and 10.
The accused was arrested after eight minors and a grown-up experienced illness at the location in mid-summer.
The senior citizen, from the Nottinghamshire area, admitted guilt to a multiple criminal counts when he was present at the judicial center on Friday.
Nevertheless, he disputed a single sexual charge he was facing, which was against a nine-year-old boy.
The defendant was remanded in custody before a additional proceeding on November 28th.
'Treat game'
The legal representative, presenting evidence, described the criminal behavior to the legal proceedings.
She said his victims were under-privileged children who were staying at a youth camp which he managed.
The man conducted a "treat game" with the youngsters, the prosecutor said, in which he would enter the children's bedrooms when they were settling down and ask them to ingest treats "as quickly as they can".
She informed the proceedings Ruben had played this game with the boys "over an extended period", and youngsters had earlier experienced illness the following morning.
She said the defendant had been capable of justifying this repeatedly as the youngsters being "overstimulated by activities", until his stepson had concerns in summer 2025.
Mrs Prior KC stated further: "In the summer" his stepson had worries about the situation, with valid cause.
"They decided to have a look in the defendant's belongings."
The prosecutor explained objects including baby oil, petroleum jelly and syringes were located, and his family member notified the police about his concerns.
She stated the defendant proceeded to engage in the "sweet game" with six boys that time - July 26th - and they were everyone unwell the subsequent day.
"Law enforcement" had not responded by that stage," she stated further.
The regulatory agency, the police conduct office, previously told that it was investigating the police response of the incident.
The legal representative explained the minors were struggling to walk due to their sickness, so the family member notified the authorities again.
She said Ruben then played the "sweet game" in a room of five children.
