Person admits sexual crimes involving boys at youth camp
A man who spiked candy with tranquilliser and provided them to youngsters at a summer camp in Leicestershire has confessed to sexual offenses against two boys who were between nine and ten.
The defendant was arrested after eight minors and a grown-up experienced illness at the location in the summer month.
The elderly man, from the Nottinghamshire area, confessed to a multiple criminal counts when he stood at Leicester Crown Court on recently.
However, he disputed one particular crime he was accused of, which was against a nine-year-old child.
Ruben was remanded in custody before a additional proceeding on 28 November.
'Candy game'
The prosecutor, prosecuting, detailed the defendant's actions to the legal proceedings.
She said his victims were disadvantaged youngsters who were staying at a summer program which he managed.
The man conducted a "candy game" with the youngsters, the prosecutor explained, in which he would access the children's bedrooms when they were settling down and request they to ingest treats "as quickly as they can".
She informed the proceedings Ruben had played this game with the boys "over an extended period", and youngsters had previously become sick the following morning.
She said the defendant had been successful in rationalizing this over a long period as the children being "overwrought by enjoyment", until his family member had suspicions in summer 2025.
The legal representative continued: "Recently" his stepchild had suspicions about what was going on, with valid cause.
"They chose" to have a look in the man's possessions."
The prosecutor explained materials including baby oil, ointment and medical needles were located, and his family member alerted the police about his suspicions.
She said the man proceeded to play the "sweet game" with six children that evening - that Saturday - and they were all sick the following morning.
"Authorities" had not gone out by that point," she stated further.
The oversight body, the police conduct office, previously told that it was reviewing law enforcement's management of the events.
Mrs Prior said the minors were unable to walk properly due to their condition, so the family member called the police again.
She explained the man then engaged in the "candy game" in a space of five youngsters.
