🔗 Share this article Man admits sexual offenses against children at summer program The accused admitted 17 charges at the judicial center on recently An individual who laced treats with tranquilliser and provided them to children at a youth camp in the area has admitted sexual offenses against two children both between nine and ten. The accused was taken into custody after eight children and one adult experienced illness at the location in the summer month. The elderly man, from that region, pleaded guilty to a series of 17 offences when he stood at the courthouse on Friday. Yet, he refused to admit one particular crime he was charged with, which was involving a young boy. The accused was remanded in custody before a further hearing on late November. 'Sweet game' Mary Prior KC, handling the case, described Ruben's offending to the legal proceedings. She stated his targets were disadvantaged youngsters who were participating in a youth camp which he operated. The man played a "treat game" with the minors, Mrs Prior explained, in which he would enter the children's bedrooms when they were preparing to sleep and tell them to ingest treats "rapidly". She informed the proceedings the man had conducted this practice with the young males "for many years", and youngsters had earlier experienced illness the following morning. She stated the man had been able to explain this for many years as the youngsters being "overwrought by enjoyment", until his stepchild had concerns in recently. Mrs Prior KC stated further: "This year his stepchild had worries about the situation, with valid cause. "They resolved" to investigate in the individual's items." The legal counsel explained items including baby oil, Vaseline and medical needles were found, and his stepson alerted the authorities about his worries. She explained the defendant went on to play the "treat game" with six boys that night - July 26th - and they were everyone unwell the subsequent day. "Law enforcement" had not responded by that stage," she continued. The oversight body, the investigative body, had stated that it was reviewing Leicestershire Police's handling of the situation. The legal representative stated the minors were unable to walk properly due to their condition, so the family member called the law enforcement once more. She stated Ruben then played the "candy game" in a room of five children.