Overview

• Mohammed Akil Abdul Rahim, 41, was jailed 16 months and fined $400 for producing etomidate‑laced vape pods, marking Singapore’s first Kpod-related conviction.
• Deputy Principal District Judge Ong Chin Rhu emphasized deterrence, citing severe health risks from inhaled etomidate and detections in multiple unnatural deaths, including a Punggol Road crash.
• HSA prosecutors told the court they are revising sentencing submissions for all vape offences after directions from District Judge Wong Li Tein.
• Several vaping cases were adjourned to allow reassessed submissions, including alleged seller Orison Toh Chun Kee, whose plea hearing is now set for Sept 25.
• Once listed under the Misuse of Drugs Act, possession or use of etomidate can draw up to 10 years’ jail and a $20,000 fine, with trafficking carrying up to 10 years’ jail and caning.