From drug charges to coroner’s inquiry: Singapore vape case reshaped after accused found dead in hotel room
Malay Mail
A 25-year-old woman facing etomidate vape trafficking charges was found dead in a Singapore hotel room, prompting a coroner’s inquiry.Summary
A 25-year-old woman, Low Hui Mei, was found dead in a Geylang hotel room on May 16, just days before her scheduled court appearance. She had been under investigation for alleged etomidate vape trafficking and was arrested in October 2025. Police confirmed that early findings do not indicate foul play, and her death was attributed to cardiopulmonary failure. The case has been transferred to a coroner’s inquiry, scheduled for July 9, following her passing while facing multiple drug charges involving possession, consumption, and distribution of Kpods containing the controlled substance etomidate. Under Singapore law, criminal proceedings are discontinued if an accused dies before the conclusion of the case.
(Source：Malay Mail)
