A man who contaminated candy with tranquilliser and provided them to minors at a summer camp in the region has confessed to sexual offenses against two children both between nine and ten.
The defendant was detained after eight youngsters and a grown-up fell ill at the facility in July.
The 76-year-old, from that region, confessed to a total of 17 charges when he appeared at the judicial center on recently.
Yet, he refused to admit one particular crime he was facing, which was against a nine-year-old child.
The defendant was held in detention ahead of a further hearing on 28 November.
'Candy game'
The prosecutor, handling the case, described the criminal behavior to the legal proceedings.
She stated his those affected were children from difficult backgrounds who were staying at a youth camp which he operated.
Ruben conducted a "sweet game" with the youngsters, Mrs Prior said, in which he would access the sleeping quarters when they were settling down and ask them to ingest treats "rapidly".
She told the court the man had conducted this practice with the children "for many years", and youngsters had previously become sick the subsequent day.
She said the defendant had been able to explain this over a long period as the minors being "overwrought by enjoyment", until his stepchild had worries in July 2025.
Mrs Prior KC stated further: "In the summer" his stepson had worries about the activities, with valid cause.
"They chose" to examine in the defendant's belongings."
Mrs Prior KC explained materials including baby oil, petroleum jelly and syringes were found, and his stepchild contacted the police about his suspicions.
She stated Ruben went on to play the "sweet game" with six boys that night - Saturday 26 July - and they were all sick the next day.
"Law enforcement" had not gone out by that time," she continued.
The regulatory agency, the investigative body, had stated that it was reviewing Leicestershire Police's handling of the incident.
Mrs Prior said the children were struggling to walk due to their condition, so Ruben's stepson contacted the law enforcement once more.
She explained the man then conducted the "sweet game" in a room of five youngsters.
