A person who contaminated treats with tranquilliser and distributed them to youngsters at a youth camp in the region has confessed to sexual offenses against two boys both between nine and ten.
The accused was arrested after eight minors and a grown-up experienced illness at the facility in the summer month.
The 76-year-old, from that region, admitted guilt to a multiple criminal counts when he stood at the courthouse on Friday.
Nevertheless, he denied one of the sexual offences he was facing, which was against a nine-year-old child.
The accused was remanded in custody ahead of a additional proceeding on November 28th.
'Candy game'
The prosecutor, handling the case, detailed Ruben's offending to the legal proceedings.
She stated his those affected were disadvantaged youngsters who were staying at a summer camp which he operated.
The man engaged in a "treat game" with the minors, the legal counsel explained, in which he would access the children's bedrooms when they were preparing to sleep and request they to eat sweets "rapidly".
She stated to the judge the man had conducted this practice with the children "over an extended period", and children had previously become sick the following morning.
She said the man had been capable of justifying this for many years as the minors being "overexcited from fun", until his family member had worries in recently.
The prosecutor stated further: "In the summer" his family member had concerns about what was going on, justifiably.
"They decided to investigate in the defendant's belongings."
The legal counsel stated items including lubricant, ointment and syringes were discovered, and his stepchild contacted the police about his concerns.
She said Ruben went on to play the "treat game" with six boys that time - that Saturday - and they were everyone unwell the following morning.
"The police had not responded by that time," she added.
The oversight body, the Independent Office for Police Conduct, earlier informed that it was investigating the police response of the events.
The prosecutor stated the minors were struggling to walk due to their sickness, so Ruben's stepson notified the police again.
She stated Ruben then engaged in the "treat game" in a area of five minors.
