A person who laced sweets with sedative and gave them to youngsters at a youth camp in Leicestershire has pleaded guilty to sexual crimes against two children who were nine and 10.
The defendant was arrested after eight youngsters and an older person fell ill at the location in mid-summer.
The 76-year-old, from Ruddington in Nottinghamshire, pleaded guilty to a multiple criminal counts when he appeared at the courthouse on the end of the week.
Nevertheless, he disputed one of the sexual offences he was charged with, which was concerning a nine-year-old boy.
Ruben was remanded in custody prior to a subsequent court date on 28 November.
'Treat game'
The prosecutor, handling the case, outlined the defendant's actions to the court.
She explained his victims were children from difficult backgrounds who were attending a summer program which he managed.
The man played a "sweet game" with the youngsters, the prosecutor stated, in which he would access the sleeping quarters when they were settling down and tell them to eat sweets "as fast as possible".
She informed the proceedings Ruben had engaged in this activity with the young males "over an extended period", and youngsters had previously fallen ill the next day.
She said the man had been able to explain this over a long period as the minors being "overstimulated by activities", until his stepson had suspicions in recently.
Mrs Prior KC continued: "Recently" his family member had concerns about the activities, with valid cause.
"They chose" to investigate in the individual's items."
The prosecutor stated items including lubricant, ointment and medical needles were located, and his stepchild contacted the police about his worries.
She explained the man went on to conduct the "candy game" with six children that evening - that Saturday - and they were all ill the next day.
"Law enforcement" had not arrived by that time," she stated further.
The regulatory agency, the investigative body, previously told that it was investigating Leicestershire Police's handling of the events.
The legal representative explained the minors were having difficulty walking due to their sickness, so the family member contacted the authorities once more.
She explained Ruben then conducted the "treat game" in a area of five minors.
