A man who laced sweets with sleeping medication and provided them to youngsters at a youth camp in the area has admitted sexual offenses against two boys who were nine and ten years old.
The defendant was detained after eight minors and a grown-up became sick at the location in July.
The elderly man, from that region, pleaded guilty to a multiple criminal counts when he was present at Leicester Crown Court on the end of the week.
Nevertheless, he disputed one of the sexual offences he was charged with, which was involving a young boy.
The defendant was remanded in custody prior to a additional proceeding on late November.
'Treat game'
The prosecutor, presenting evidence, outlined the criminal behavior to the legal proceedings.
She stated his targets were disadvantaged youngsters who were participating in a youth camp which he managed.
The defendant played a "sweet game" with the children, the legal counsel explained, in which he would access the children's bedrooms when they were getting ready for bed and request they to consume candy "as quickly as they can".
She informed the proceedings the defendant had engaged in this activity with the young males "for many years", and youngsters had earlier experienced illness the following morning.
She said Ruben had been able to explain this for many years as the minors being "overstimulated by activities", until his family member had concerns in recently.
The prosecutor added: "Recently" his stepson had concerns about what was going on, justifiably.
"They chose" to examine in the man's possessions."
The prosecutor stated materials including lubricant, Vaseline and medical needles were located, and his family member notified the law enforcement about his concerns.
She explained Ruben continued to play the "sweet game" with six youngsters that evening - July 26th - and they were all sick the following morning.
"The police had not gone out by that point," she stated further.
The regulatory agency, the police conduct office, earlier informed that it was examining Leicestershire Police's handling of the incident.
The legal representative stated the youngsters were having difficulty walking due to being ill, so the family member contacted the authorities once more.
She explained the man then conducted the "sweet game" in a room of five minors.
