An individual who laced treats with tranquilliser and gave them to minors at a summer camp in Leicestershire has pleaded guilty to sexual offenses against two young males who were between nine and ten.
The accused was taken into custody after eight minors and a grown-up became sick at the location in the summer month.
The senior citizen, from the Nottinghamshire area, pleaded guilty to a multiple criminal counts when he was present at the judicial center on the end of the week.
However, he denied one particular crime he was charged with, which was concerning a nine-year-old boy.
Ruben was kept in jail ahead of a subsequent court date on November 28th.
'Sweet game'
The prosecutor, presenting evidence, described the defendant's actions to the legal proceedings.
She said his victims were disadvantaged youngsters who were attending a youth camp which he ran.
Ruben played a "treat game" with the minors, Mrs Prior explained, in which he would access the boys' rooms when they were getting ready for bed and request they to ingest treats "rapidly".
She stated to the judge the defendant had conducted this practice with the children "for many years", and children had earlier experienced illness the next day.
She stated the man had been capable of justifying this for many years as the minors being "overstimulated by activities", until his stepson had concerns in summer 2025.
The prosecutor stated further: "This year his family member had worries about what was going on, justifiably.
"They resolved" to investigate in the defendant's belongings."
The legal counsel stated materials including infant oil, ointment and injection devices were found, and his stepson contacted the authorities about his worries.
She explained the defendant continued to engage in the "sweet game" with six youngsters that evening - Saturday 26 July - and they were everyone unwell the next day.
"Authorities" had not responded by that point," she added.
The regulatory agency, the investigative body, previously told that it was investigating the police response of the situation.
The prosecutor stated the youngsters were unable to walk properly due to their sickness, so the family member called the police once more.
She said Ruben then engaged in the "treat game" in a area of five children.
