An individual who contaminated treats with sedative and provided them to youngsters at a summer camp in the area has pleaded guilty to sexual offenses against two children both nine and 10.
The accused was arrested after eight minors and one adult experienced illness at the location in the summer month.
The elderly man, from that region, admitted guilt to a multiple criminal counts when he appeared at the judicial center on recently.
Yet, he refused to admit one of the sexual offences he was accused of, which was involving a nine-year-old child.
Ruben was remanded in custody prior to a additional proceeding on late November.
'Treat game'
The legal representative, prosecuting, described Ruben's offending to the legal proceedings.
She stated his targets were disadvantaged youngsters who were attending a youth camp which he managed.
The defendant played a "sweet game" with the youngsters, the prosecutor said, 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 the man had engaged in this activity with the children "repeatedly", and minors had previously become sick the next day.
She stated the man had been successful in rationalizing this for many years as the minors being "overwrought by enjoyment", until his family member had concerns in July 2025.
The legal representative stated further: "This year his family member had concerns about the situation, justifiably.
"They resolved" to examine in the man's possessions."
The prosecutor stated objects including baby oil, petroleum jelly and medical needles were found, and his stepchild contacted the law enforcement about his suspicions.
She said Ruben proceeded to conduct the "treat game" with six boys that time - July 26th - and they were everyone unwell the subsequent day.
"Law enforcement" had not gone out by that time," she added.
The oversight body, the Independent Office for Police Conduct, earlier informed that it was investigating Leicestershire Police's handling of the situation.
The prosecutor explained the children were unable to walk properly due to their sickness, so the stepson notified the authorities again.
She explained the defendant then engaged in the "treat game" in a room of five minors.
