A man who contaminated treats with tranquilliser and gave them to youngsters at a summer camp in the region has admitted sexual offenses against two young males both between nine and ten.
The defendant was detained after eight children and an older person experienced illness at the facility in mid-summer.
The 76-year-old, from that region, admitted guilt to a total of 17 charges when he stood at the judicial center on Friday.
Nevertheless, he disputed one particular crime he was facing, which was against a young boy.
The accused was kept in jail prior to a further hearing on November 28th.
'Treat game'
The legal representative, handling the case, detailed Ruben's offending to the judicial body.
She explained his targets were disadvantaged youngsters who were participating in a summer program which he ran.
The defendant played a "candy game" with the children, the legal counsel explained, in which he would enter the boys' rooms when they were preparing to sleep and tell them to eat sweets "as quickly as they can".
She stated to the judge the defendant had engaged in this activity with the boys "for many years", and youngsters had previously fallen ill the subsequent day.
She said Ruben had been capable of justifying this over a long period as the youngsters being "overexcited from fun", until his stepchild had suspicions in July 2025.
The prosecutor continued: "Recently" his stepson had suspicions about what was going on, for good reason.
"They chose" to have a look in the defendant's belongings."
The legal counsel explained items including lubricant, ointment and medical needles were found, and his family member contacted the authorities about his worries.
She explained the defendant proceeded to engage in the "treat game" with six children that night - that Saturday - and they were everyone unwell the subsequent day.
"The police had not gone out by that time," she continued.
The regulatory agency, the police conduct office, had stated that it was reviewing the police response of the situation.
The legal representative stated the youngsters were unable to walk properly due to their condition, so Ruben's stepson notified the authorities a second time.
She explained the man then conducted the "candy game" in a space of five youngsters.
