A person who laced treats with tranquilliser and distributed them to minors at a youth camp in the region has confessed to sexual offences against two boys both nine and 10.
Jon Ruben was arrested after eight minors and a grown-up became sick at the facility in July.
The elderly man, from that region, pleaded guilty to a multiple criminal counts when he stood at the judicial center on recently.
Yet, he refused to admit one particular crime he was accused of, which was involving a young boy.
The defendant was remanded in custody before a additional proceeding on 28 November.
'Candy game'
The legal representative, presenting evidence, described the criminal behavior to the judicial body.
She explained his those affected were disadvantaged youngsters who were participating in a youth camp which he managed.
The defendant conducted a "treat game" with the children, the legal counsel said, in which he would access the boys' rooms when they were preparing to sleep and request they to ingest treats "as fast as possible".
She informed the proceedings the man had conducted this practice with the boys "for many years", and youngsters had previously fallen ill the subsequent day.
She stated the defendant had been capable of justifying this for many years as the youngsters being "overexcited from fun", until his stepson had suspicions in summer 2025.
The prosecutor stated further: "In the summer" his stepson had concerns about what was going on, for good reason.
"They resolved" to examine in the defendant's belongings."
The legal counsel stated materials including baby oil, Vaseline and syringes were found, and his family member alerted the police about his concerns.
She stated Ruben proceeded to conduct the "sweet game" with six boys that night - July 26th - and they were everyone unwell the subsequent day.
"Authorities" had not gone out by that stage," she stated further.
The oversight body, the investigative body, previously told that it was examining the police response of the incident.
The prosecutor stated the minors were having difficulty walking due to their sickness, so the family member contacted the authorities a second time.
She said Ruben then conducted the "sweet game" in a space of five minors.
