Key takeaway: Shanghai's first criminal precedent involving illegal vaping business operations has been issued, and while rulings vary by region, the case may serve as a reference for many suspects released on bail pending trial.
The first vaping device illegal operation criminal case in Shanghai has been ruled!
Although judgments may vary in different regions, this first case will serve as a reference for many suspects on bail.According to Shanghai media reports today, an individual involved in the illegal operation of vaping devices has been sentenced to three years in prison, with a three-year probation, and fined 90,000 yuan.
The case value is 1.42 million yuan, making it Shanghai's first criminal case of illegal operation of vaping devices.
Operating fruit-flavored vaping devices without a license occurred in 2023, after the comprehensive enforcement of vaping regulations, similar to many other illegal operation cases.
On January 12, suspected of illegal operation, was released on bail.
On April 4, transferred to the prosecution.
On April 26, the court made a first-instance judgment.This case involves two parties, one responsible for procurement and the other for sales; the one responsible for sales has been sentenced, while the procurement party is being handled separately.
The case value of 1.42 million yuan includes vaping devices, pods, and atomizers seized by the police.
Evidence includes chat records from multiple parties, transfer records, and identification and valuation documents from relevant agencies.
The successful investigation of this case marks a significant breakthrough in the criminal prosecution of vaping-related cases, providing a strong demonstration and reference for combating illegal activities related to vaping devices.
Since the beginning of this year, Shanghai has handled over 100 various vaping cases, with a total value of 29 million yuan and involving 108 individuals.
Lan Dong expects that judgments related to vaping cases will continue to emerge across the country, and everyone should operate vaping devices legally and compliantly, without harboring any illusions.For exclusive news and in-depth analysis, follow Lan Dong.
