A person who contaminated sweets with tranquilliser and distributed them to youngsters at a summer camp in Leicestershire has admitted sexual offenses against two boys aged nine and ten years old.
The accused was arrested after eight children and one adult fell ill at the location in mid-summer.
The 76-year-old, from that region, admitted guilt to a multiple criminal counts when he stood at the judicial center on recently.
Nevertheless, he refused to admit one of the sexual offences he was charged with, which was involving a nine-year-old child.
The accused was remanded in custody prior to a further hearing on November 28th.
'Sweet game'
The prosecutor, presenting evidence, detailed the criminal behavior to the legal proceedings.
She stated his victims were children from difficult backgrounds who were attending a summer program which he managed.
The man engaged in a "sweet game" with the minors, the prosecutor said, in which he would access the sleeping quarters when they were getting ready for bed and request they to ingest treats "as fast as possible".
She stated to the judge Ruben had played this game with the boys "over an extended period", and minors had previously become sick the following morning.
She explained the defendant had been capable of justifying this over a long period as the minors being "overwrought by enjoyment", until his family member had worries in summer 2025.
The prosecutor continued: "Recently" his stepchild had worries about the situation, with valid cause.
"They decided to have a look in the individual's items."
The legal counsel explained objects including infant oil, Vaseline and syringes were discovered, and his stepchild notified the police about his concerns.
She stated the man proceeded to conduct the "treat game" with six youngsters that night - July 26th - and they were all ill the subsequent day.
"Authorities" had not gone out by that time," she stated further.
The police watchdog, the police conduct office, previously told that it was investigating the police response of the events.
The prosecutor explained the children were struggling to walk due to their condition, so Ruben's stepson contacted the law enforcement a second time.
She explained Ruben then conducted the "candy game" in a space of five children.
