A man who spiked candy with tranquilliser and distributed them to children at a youth camp in Leicestershire has admitted sexual crimes against two boys aged nine and ten years old.
The accused was taken into custody after eight minors and a grown-up experienced illness at Stathern Lodge in July.
The 76-year-old, from that region, pleaded guilty to a multiple criminal counts when he appeared at Leicester Crown Court on Friday.
Nevertheless, he refused to admit a single sexual charge he was accused of, which was against a young boy.
The defendant was remanded in custody before a subsequent court date on 28 November.
'Sweet game'
The legal representative, presenting evidence, described the defendant's actions to the court.
She stated his those affected were children from difficult backgrounds who were attending a summer camp which he ran.
The defendant engaged in a "treat game" with the youngsters, the legal counsel said, in which he would enter the sleeping quarters when they were settling down and ask them to ingest treats "rapidly".
She told the court the man had engaged in this activity with the young males "over an extended period", and children had earlier experienced illness the next day.
She said Ruben had been able to explain this for many years as the minors being "overexcited from fun", until his stepchild had worries in recently.
The prosecutor added: "Recently" his family member had concerns about the activities, justifiably.
"They chose" to examine in the defendant's belongings."
Mrs Prior KC stated objects including lubricant, ointment and syringes were located, and his stepchild alerted the authorities about his suspicions.
She said the defendant proceeded to conduct the "sweet game" with six boys that time - July 26th - and they were all ill the subsequent day.
"Law enforcement" had not responded by that stage," she stated further.
The regulatory agency, the police conduct office, earlier informed that it was reviewing law enforcement's management of the incident.
The prosecutor said the minors were struggling to walk due to their sickness, so the stepson notified the police again.
She said the defendant then engaged in the "treat game" in a space of five youngsters.
