A person who spiked treats with sleeping medication and distributed them to minors at a youth camp in the area has admitted sexual offences against two children both nine and 10.
The accused was arrested after eight minors and one adult experienced illness at Stathern Lodge in July.
The 76-year-old, from Ruddington in Nottinghamshire, admitted guilt to a multiple criminal counts when he appeared at the judicial center on recently.
Nevertheless, he disputed one particular crime he was accused of, which was against a nine-year-old child.
The defendant was held in detention before a further hearing on November 28th.
'Candy game'
The legal representative, presenting evidence, described Ruben's offending to the legal proceedings.
She explained his those affected were under-privileged children who were attending a youth camp which he managed.
Ruben played a "treat game" with the minors, Mrs Prior explained, in which he would enter the children's bedrooms when they were settling down and tell them to eat sweets "as quickly as they can".
She told the court the man had played this game with the boys "over an extended period", and children had earlier experienced illness the next day.
She explained Ruben had been successful in rationalizing this repeatedly as the children being "overwrought by enjoyment", until his stepson had concerns in July 2025.
Mrs Prior KC stated further: "Recently" his stepchild had concerns about what was going on, with valid cause.
"They decided to examine in the defendant's belongings."
The legal counsel explained objects including infant oil, Vaseline and medical needles were discovered, and his stepson contacted the law enforcement about his concerns.
She explained the defendant continued to play the "candy game" with six youngsters that evening - that Saturday - and they were everyone unwell the next day.
"Law enforcement" had not arrived by that time," she added.
The regulatory agency, the police conduct office, previously told that it was examining Leicestershire Police's handling of the situation.
Mrs Prior stated the minors were unable to walk properly due to being ill, so the stepson notified the authorities once more.
She stated the defendant then conducted the "candy game" in a room of five youngsters.
