Man, 25, fined S$14,000 for using vapes & posting photos & videos on social media
Krish Khalifa was fined S$14,000 for vaping and sharing related content on social media, marking the first prosecution of its kind in Singapore.Summary
A 25-year-old man, Krish Khalifa, was fined S$12,000 for posting photos and videos of himself using vapes on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube between November 2023 and September 2024. He received an additional S$2,000 fine for possessing the vapes. This case, prosecuted by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA), is the first of its kind in Singapore, involving prosecution for promoting vaping through social media content. HSA investigated after receiving public complaints about a TikTok video. HSA officials emphasized a zero-tolerance policy towards vape promotion, stating that such content can normalize vaping, particularly among young people, and may be considered advertising of a prohibited product. The Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) Act carries penalties of up to S$10,000 and six months’ imprisonment for first-time offenders, with stiffer penalties for repeat offenses. Stiffer penalties for vape users have been in force since September 1, 2025, including mandatory rehabilitation.
(Source：Mothership)
