In September 2009, Vähäkainu was convicted of aggravated driving under the influence. He received a suspended sentence of 45 days and was day-fined. Vähäkainu was investigated due to his alleged involvement of arranging a meeting between a cocaine dealer and potential customers in October 2009, while still on probation. A text message sent by him to the dealer was presented as an evidence in court. He denied any such involvement. On March 30, 2010 Vähäkainu was convicted of distributing ten grams of cocaine and sentenced to pay 80 day-fines.