A man who spiked treats with tranquilliser and distributed them to minors at a summer camp in the region has pleaded guilty to sexual crimes against two boys who were between nine and ten.
The defendant was detained after eight minors and one adult became sick at the facility in July.
The elderly man, from the Nottinghamshire area, admitted guilt to a multiple criminal counts when he appeared at Leicester Crown Court on the end of the week.
However, he disputed a single sexual charge he was accused of, which was concerning a nine-year-old child.
The accused was held in detention prior to a further hearing on November 28th.
'Treat game'
The legal representative, presenting evidence, described Ruben's offending to the judicial body.
She said his those affected were disadvantaged youngsters who were participating in a summer camp which he managed.
The man engaged in a "sweet game" with the youngsters, the legal counsel stated, in which he would enter the children's bedrooms when they were getting ready for bed and request they to eat sweets "as fast as possible".
She stated to the judge the man had played this game with the young males "over an extended period", and children had earlier experienced illness the next day.
She explained the man had been capable of justifying this over a long period as the minors being "overstimulated by activities", until his stepchild had concerns in recently.
Mrs Prior KC stated further: "Recently" his stepchild had worries about the activities, for good reason.
"They chose" to investigate in the defendant's belongings."
The legal counsel said items including infant oil, ointment and medical needles were discovered, and his stepson notified the authorities about his concerns.
She stated the defendant proceeded to conduct the "candy game" with six children that time - Saturday 26 July - and they were all ill the next day.
"Law enforcement" had not gone out by that point," she continued.
The regulatory agency, the police conduct office, had stated that it was investigating Leicestershire Police's handling of the situation.
The prosecutor said the children were unable to walk properly due to being ill, so the stepson called the law enforcement once more.
She said the defendant then played the "sweet game" in a room of five youngsters.
