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A person who spiked candy with tranquilliser and gave them to children at a youth camp in the area has admitted sexual offenses against two young males both nine and 10.

The accused was detained after eight minors and a grown-up experienced illness at the facility in mid-summer.

The senior citizen, from the Nottinghamshire area, confessed to a multiple criminal counts when he was present at Leicester Crown Court on recently.

However, he disputed one particular crime he was facing, which was against a young boy.

Ruben was remanded in custody prior to a subsequent court date on late November.

'Treat game'

The legal representative, presenting evidence, detailed the criminal behavior to the judicial body.

She stated his victims were under-privileged children who were participating in a youth camp which he managed.

The man played a "sweet game" with the children, Mrs Prior stated, in which he would enter the sleeping quarters when they were getting ready for bed and request they to ingest treats "as fast as possible".

She told the court the man had played this game with the children "for many years", and minors had previously become sick the subsequent day.

She said the man had been successful in rationalizing this over a long period as the youngsters being "overstimulated by activities", until his stepson had worries in July 2025.

The legal representative stated further: "In the summer" his family member had concerns about the situation, justifiably.

"They chose" to have a look in the man's possessions."

Mrs Prior KC said objects including lubricant, petroleum jelly and injection devices were found, and his stepchild notified the authorities about his worries.

She stated the defendant continued to conduct the "sweet game" with six youngsters that time - that Saturday - and they were everyone unwell the next day.

"Law enforcement" had not gone out by that stage," she added.

The oversight body, the investigative body, had stated that it was investigating law enforcement's management of the incident.

The legal representative said the children were unable to walk properly due to being ill, so Ruben's stepson called the authorities once more.

She stated Ruben then played the "candy game" in a space of five youngsters.