A man who laced treats with tranquilliser and distributed them to children at a summer camp in the area has pleaded guilty to sexual offenses against two children aged nine and 10.
The defendant was taken into custody after eight children and one adult fell ill at Stathern Lodge in the summer month.
The 76-year-old, from the Nottinghamshire area, admitted guilt to a series of 17 offences when he was present at Leicester Crown Court on the end of the week.
Nevertheless, he refused to admit one particular crime he was facing, which was involving a nine-year-old child.
The defendant was held in detention before a additional proceeding on 28 November.
'Treat game'
The prosecutor, prosecuting, described the defendant's actions to the court.
She stated his targets were disadvantaged youngsters who were staying at a youth camp which he managed.
Ruben engaged in a "treat game" with the children, the legal counsel explained, in which he would go into the sleeping quarters when they were preparing to sleep and ask them to ingest treats "rapidly".
She informed the proceedings the man had engaged in this activity with the boys "for many years", and minors had previously become sick the following morning.
She said the man had been successful in rationalizing this repeatedly as the minors being "overexcited from fun", until his family member had suspicions in recently.
The legal representative stated further: "Recently" his stepson had suspicions about the situation, with valid cause.
"They resolved" to investigate in the individual's items."
Mrs Prior KC stated items including infant oil, ointment and medical needles were located, and his stepchild contacted the police about his concerns.
She said the man went on to engage in the "sweet game" with six children that time - July 26th - and they were all sick the next day.
"Law enforcement" had not responded by that time," she added.
The regulatory agency, the police conduct office, previously told that it was examining the police response of the incident.
The prosecutor explained the youngsters were struggling to walk due to their condition, so the family member notified the police once more.
She explained the man then conducted the "sweet game" in a space of five minors.
