A man who spiked sweets with sleeping medication and distributed them to youngsters at a summer program in the area has confessed to sexual offences against two boys both nine and 10.
The defendant was arrested after eight minors and a grown-up experienced illness at Stathern Lodge in the summer month.
The senior citizen, from the Nottinghamshire area, pleaded guilty to a total of 17 charges when he was present at the courthouse on recently.
Nevertheless, he denied one particular crime he was charged with, which was concerning a young boy.
The defendant was remanded in custody ahead of a subsequent court date on late November.
'Candy game'
The legal representative, presenting evidence, described the criminal behavior to the judicial body.
She explained his targets were children from difficult backgrounds who were participating in a summer camp which he ran.
Ruben played a "sweet game" with the children, the legal counsel explained, in which he would access the sleeping quarters when they were preparing to sleep and tell them to ingest treats "as fast as possible".
She informed the proceedings the defendant had played this game with the young males "for many years", and youngsters had earlier experienced illness the subsequent day.
She said Ruben had been successful in rationalizing this for many years as the youngsters being "overstimulated by activities", until his family member had worries in recently.
The legal representative continued: "In the summer" his stepson had suspicions about the situation, with valid cause.
"They decided to investigate in the defendant's belongings."
Mrs Prior KC explained materials including lubricant, petroleum jelly and syringes were found, and his stepson contacted the police about his suspicions.
She stated the man continued to conduct the "candy game" with six children that time - that Saturday - and they were everyone unwell the subsequent day.
"Law enforcement" had not responded by that time," she added.
The oversight body, the police conduct office, previously told that it was investigating the police response of the situation.
Mrs Prior said the minors were struggling to walk due to their sickness, so Ruben's stepson called the authorities again.
She stated the defendant then engaged in the "sweet game" in a area of five children.
