An individual who spiked sweets with sedative and provided them to children at a summer camp in the region has admitted sexual offenses against two children aged between nine and ten.
The defendant was detained after eight youngsters and a grown-up fell ill at the location in July.
The elderly man, from that region, admitted guilt to a multiple criminal counts when he was present at the judicial center on Friday.
Yet, he refused to admit one particular crime he was charged with, which was against a nine-year-old child.
The defendant was remanded in custody ahead of a additional proceeding on 28 November.
'Sweet game'
The legal representative, presenting evidence, described Ruben's offending to the legal proceedings.
She explained his those affected were children from difficult backgrounds who were staying at a summer camp which he operated.
Ruben engaged in a "sweet game" with the minors, Mrs Prior stated, in which he would enter the children's bedrooms when they were preparing to sleep and ask them to ingest treats "rapidly".
She told the court the defendant had played this game with the children "for many years", and minors had earlier experienced illness the next day.
She said Ruben had been able to explain this for many years as the children being "overstimulated by activities", until his stepchild had concerns in recently.
The legal representative continued: "In the summer" his family member had suspicions about what was going on, for good reason.
"They decided to investigate in the man's possessions."
The legal counsel explained items including lubricant, ointment and injection devices were located, and his stepchild notified the police about his concerns.
She explained the defendant continued to play the "sweet game" with six boys that evening - July 26th - and they were everyone unwell the subsequent day.
"The police had not responded by that stage," she stated further.
The oversight body, the Independent Office for Police Conduct, previously told that it was examining law enforcement's management of the situation.
Mrs Prior stated the youngsters were unable to walk properly due to their condition, so Ruben's stepson called the authorities once more.
She explained Ruben then engaged in the "candy game" in a area of five minors.
