A man who laced sweets with tranquilliser and gave them to minors at a youth camp in the area has admitted sexual offenses against two young males aged nine and 10.
The defendant was detained after eight youngsters and an older person experienced illness at Stathern Lodge in the summer month.
The elderly man, from the Nottinghamshire area, confessed to a total of 17 charges when he appeared at the judicial center on Friday.
Nevertheless, he disputed a single sexual charge he was facing, which was concerning a nine-year-old child.
The accused was kept in jail before a further hearing on 28 November.
'Candy game'
The legal representative, prosecuting, detailed the criminal behavior to the court.
She explained his those affected were under-privileged children who were attending a youth camp which he operated.
Ruben played a "sweet game" with the youngsters, the prosecutor stated, in which he would enter the sleeping quarters when they were settling down and ask them to ingest treats "as quickly as they can".
She stated to the judge the man had played this game with the children "over an extended period", and minors had previously become sick the subsequent day.
She stated the man had been able to explain this over a long period as the children being "overwrought by enjoyment", until his family member had worries in recently.
Mrs Prior KC added: "This year his stepson had suspicions about the situation, justifiably.
"They decided to investigate in the individual's items."
The legal counsel said materials including lubricant, Vaseline and injection devices were located, and his family member contacted the authorities about his worries.
She stated the defendant went on to conduct the "candy game" with six boys that evening - Saturday 26 July - and they were everyone unwell the next day.
"Law enforcement" had not responded by that point," she stated further.
The police watchdog, the police conduct office, had stated that it was examining law enforcement's management of the incident.
Mrs Prior explained the minors were unable to walk properly due to their condition, so Ruben's stepson notified the authorities a second time.
She explained the man then engaged in the "sweet game" in a space of five minors.
