Man fined for posting vape content on social media, possession of devices

In the first such prosecution, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has fined a man $12,000 for posting e-vaporiser-related content on his social media accounts.

- Claudia Tan

Krish Khalifa, 26, who goes by the online moniker Rapperboya, was fined an additional $2,000 for possession of vapes on multiple occasions between 2023 and 2024.

On Dec 17, Khalifa pleaded guilty to five vape-related charges - two of possession and three over promoting the use of tobacco imitation products.

He also pleaded guilty to other offences, including relinquishing his bank accounts to launder scam proceeds and committing a rash act. He was jailed for these offences.

In a statement on Dec 17, HSA said it began investigating Khalifa after receiving complaints from members of the public about TikTok videos he posted that showed him vaping.

According to court documents, Khalifa made a post on TikTok on July 20, 2024, showing him holding an e-vaporiser while sleeping.