TikTok bans account of Australian influencer who promoted nicotine pouches in viral videos

Bodybuilder Stefan Kohut's account shut after Guardian Australia report, but others continue to showcase the controversial products

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TikTok has banned the account of an influencer who promoted flavoured nicotine pouches in viral videos, but other accounts showcasing the controversial products remain on the platform.

Guardian Australia revealed in early February that nicotine pouches were being promoted by the Australian bodybuilder Stefan Kohut.

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