Core Viewpoint - The company Jinlongyu (金龙鱼) claims innocence in a major fraud case involving 5 billion yuan related to palm oil transactions, following a first-instance court ruling that found its subsidiary guilty of contract fraud [1][4]. Group 1: Background of the Case - The fraud case involves a commercial collaboration between Guangzhou Yihai (广州益海), Anhui Huawen (安徽华文), and Yunnan Huijia (云南惠嘉) from 2008 to 2014, where Guangzhou Yihai acted as a storage intermediary for palm oil [2]. - The transactions between Anhui Huawen and Yunnan Huijia were characterized as financing trade, which is common in bulk commodities but carries risks of loss of rights and funding chain disruptions [2][3]. - Yunnan Huijia's representative, Zhang Lihua, allegedly bribed executives at Anhui Huawen to change the agreed payment terms from "payment before delivery" to "delivery before payment" [2][3]. Group 2: Details of the Fraud - From March 2012 to December 2014, Zhang Lihua used bribery and forged documents to misappropriate palm oil, leading to direct economic losses of 3.23 billion yuan and indirect losses of 2.015 billion yuan for Anhui Huawen [3]. - The court found Guangzhou Yihai complicit in the fraud, imposing a fine of 1 million yuan and ordering it to jointly repay 1.881 billion yuan alongside Yunnan Huijia [4]. Group 3: Company’s Defense - Guangzhou Yihai and its parent company Jinlongyu have appealed the court's decision, asserting that they acted in accordance with the storage agreement and conducted due diligence [5][6]. - The company claims that it did not participate in any fraudulent activities and that the losses should not be attributed to them, as they followed proper procedures in verifying inventory and transactions [5][6]. Group 4: Market Implications - The case has drawn significant attention due to the scale of the alleged fraud, with the total amount involved reaching 5 billion yuan, raising concerns about the integrity of trade practices in the palm oil sector [1][8]. - The financial health of Yunnan Huijia is in question, as it reportedly has numerous enforcement actions against it, indicating a lack of ability to repay the alleged debts [8].

Core Viewpoint - The company Jinlongyu claims that Anhui Huawen is attempting to illegally transfer its massive losses after being defrauded in a significant palm oil scam involving 5 billion yuan [1][2]. Group 1: Background of the Case - From 2008 to 2014, Guangzhou Yihai acted as a storage intermediary for Anhui Huawen and Yunnan Huijia, responsible for storing palm oil imported by Anhui Huawen [2]. - The transaction between Anhui Huawen and Yunnan Huijia was essentially a financing trade, which is common in bulk commodities but carries risks such as loss of control over goods and funding chain disruptions [2][3]. - Yunnan Huijia's representative bribed Anhui Huawen's executives to change the agreed payment terms from "payment before delivery" to "delivery before payment" [2][3]. Group 2: Details of the Fraud - Yunnan Huijia's representative exceeded the agreed limits to obtain goods and used forged documents to conceal the fact that the palm oil stored at Guangzhou Yihai had already been sold [3]. - Between March 2012 and December 2014, Yunnan Huijia's representative bribed Anhui Huawen's employees to facilitate the acquisition of goods through fraudulent means [3]. - The direct economic loss to Anhui Huawen was reported at 3.23 billion yuan, with indirect losses amounting to 2.015 billion yuan [3]. Group 3: Legal Proceedings and Company Response - The court found Guangzhou Yihai guilty of contract fraud and imposed a fine of 1 million yuan, along with a compensation responsibility of 1.881 billion yuan [4][5]. - Guangzhou Yihai and its parent company, Yihai Kerry, have appealed the ruling, asserting that they did not participate in any fraudulent activities and that Anhui Huawen is attempting to shift its losses onto them [5][6]. - The chairman of Guangzhou Yihai stated that they followed due diligence as per the storage agreement and had no knowledge of any fraudulent actions [6]. Group 4: Market Implications and Observations - The case has drawn attention to the unusual storage claims made by Anhui Huawen, which allegedly stored over 1 million tons of palm oil for over a decade, raising questions about the feasibility and legality of such practices [7]. - Legal experts suggest that the current judgment may favor the victims, as Yunnan Huijia appears to lack the ability to repay the defrauded amounts [8].

因称金龙鱼"运油以后连清洗都不清洗"，近日，湖北前首富兰世立公开向金龙鱼母公司益海嘉里道歉，但10天后，即11月21日，剧情极速反转，兰世立公开 称要向金龙鱼宣战，并称就益海嘉里隐匿收款一事进行起诉。 11月20日，南都湾财社记者尝试联系采访兰世立，截至发稿前未得到回应。针对此事，11月20日，益海嘉里相关负责人仅回复南都湾财社记者称，兰世立已 发布道歉声明，并未回应更多。 兰世立就涉金龙鱼油罐车运油相关言论致歉 一审、二审法院均认定系不实言论 11月11日，兰世立首次发布了对益海嘉里的道歉声明。根据声明，兰世立道歉是因为侵犯了益海嘉里食品营销有限公司的名誉权，他在去年7月11日发布了 一条视频，标题为《武汉用油罐车运食油的事太离谱了！》，称"金龙鱼两天之内跌了6500亿""你以为为了省两个成本干了这种事情没有报应""运油以后连 清洗都不清洗""金龙鱼第一个就该退市"等。 声明显示，现经法院调查，上述言论均与事实不符。 兰世立在道歉声明表示，承诺今后不再发布任何不实言论，以此为戒，守住法律底线，诚恳接受广大市民的监督与批评。 兰世立和益海嘉里的名誉权纠纷，始于去年7月的油罐车食用油事件。金龙鱼曾于去年7月9日 ...

Core Viewpoint - The former richest man in Hubei, Lan Shili, publicly apologized for making false statements about Jinlongyu, which harmed the reputation of Yihai Kerry Food Marketing Company [1][3] Group 1: Apology and Legal Proceedings - Lan Shili issued an apology on July 11, 2024, acknowledging that his statements about Jinlongyu, including claims of a 650 billion drop in value and improper oil transport practices, were untrue [1] - The court ruled that Lan's statements constituted defamation, leading to a compensation order of 10,000 yuan and legal fees to Yihai Kerry [3] Group 2: Company Background - Yihai Kerry Food Marketing Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yihai Kerry Jinlongyu Food Group Co., Ltd., established in 2009 with a registered capital of 68 million yuan [3] - The company has a strict regulatory framework for the transportation of bulk edible oil, as emphasized in their official statement following media scrutiny [3] Group 3: Lan Shili's Background - Lan Shili, born in 1966, founded Dongxing Airlines and was recognized as the richest man in Hubei in 2006 with a net worth of 2.4 billion yuan [5] - His business ventures have faced significant challenges, including the bankruptcy of Dongxing Airlines in 2009 and a prison sentence for tax evasion in 2010 [5] - Currently, most of the companies associated with Lan have been dissolved or revoked, with only one, Wuhan Dongxing International Travel Agency, still in operation [5]

Core Viewpoint - The former richest man in Hubei, Lan Shili, publicly apologized to Yihai Kerry for making false statements about the company, acknowledging that his comments were defamatory and not based on facts [1] Summary by Relevant Categories Company Reputation - Lan Shili admitted that his statements made on July 11, 2024, regarding Yihai Kerry, including claims that "Golden Dragon Fish lost 650 billion in two days" and "the oil truck was not cleaned after use," were untrue and harmed the company's reputation [1] Legal Proceedings - A civil judgment (2024) Hu 0115 Min Chu 96638 confirmed that Lan Shili's statements were factually incorrect, leading to his formal apology to Yihai Kerry [1] Commitment to Truthfulness - Lan Shili pledged not to make any further false statements in the future and expressed his intention to adhere to legal standards while welcoming public scrutiny and criticism [1]

Group 1 - Lan Shili, the former richest man in Hubei, issued an apology to Yihai Kerry for making false statements about Jinlongyu, acknowledging that his comments constituted defamation [1] - The court found that Lan's statements, including claims that "Jinlongyu lost 650 billion in two days" and "should be delisted," were untrue, leading to a civil judgment against him [1][3] - Lan was ordered to pay Yihai Kerry 10,000 yuan in damages and legal fees, and to publish a statement of apology on relevant online platforms [3] Group 2 - Yihai Kerry Food Marketing Co., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yihai Kerry Jinlongyu Food Group, was established in 2009 with a registered capital of 68 million yuan [3] - The company emphasized strict regulations on the transportation of bulk edible oil following media reports of improper practices, asserting that all transport vehicles undergo rigorous checks [5] - Lan Shili, who founded Dongxing Airlines and was once listed as the richest man in Hubei, has faced significant business setbacks, including the bankruptcy of his airline and multiple company dissolutions [5]

Core Viewpoint - The legal dispute between former Hubei billionaire Lan Shili and the grain and oil giant Jinlongyu, backed by Yihai Kerry, stems from allegations regarding the unsafe transportation of edible oil using uncleaned oil tankers, leading to significant reputational damage and financial implications for the companies involved [1][4][10]. Group 1: Incident Background - The controversy began with the "oil tanker mixed transport chaos" incident, where it was reported that an oil tanker transported coal-derived oil and then directly loaded edible oil without cleaning, raising public safety concerns [4][5]. - A specific tanker, identified as冀E5476W, was tracked to have loaded edible oil at a facility linked to Jinlongyu after transporting coal-derived oil [4][6]. Group 2: Legal Proceedings - Yihai Kerry filed a lawsuit against Lan Shili for defamation, claiming his statements about the company's products being "toxic" and the alleged stock price drop were baseless and damaging to their brand reputation [8][10]. - The Shanghai court ruled in favor of Yihai Kerry, ordering Lan Shili to apologize publicly and pay damages, which he contested in a subsequent appeal that was also rejected [10][15]. Group 3: Regulatory Implications - The incident prompted the State Council's Food Safety Office to take the matter seriously, leading to a joint investigation into the transportation of edible oil and subsequent regulatory reforms [5][11]. - Proposed amendments to the Food Safety Law include stricter licensing requirements for the transportation of liquid food products, with penalties for violations [11]. Group 4: Ongoing Disputes - Following the court's ruling, Lan Shili claimed that Yihai Kerry continued to pursue legal action despite the settlement, leading to the freezing of his bank accounts and further complicating the legal situation [14][15]. - Lan Shili has since sought a retrial and is pursuing additional claims against Yihai Kerry for alleged improper conduct during the enforcement of the court's decision [15].

Core Viewpoint - The legal dispute between former Hubei billionaire Lan Shili and Yihai Kerry, the parent company of the grain and oil giant Jinlongyu, has escalated from a public controversy regarding food safety to a complex legal battle involving defamation and unjust enrichment claims [2][6][16]. Group 1: Incident Background - The controversy began in July 2024 when media reported on the "oil tanker mixed loading chaos," raising public concerns about the safety of edible oil transportation [7][8]. - Lan Shili released a video accusing Jinlongyu of using uncleaned oil tankers for transporting edible oil, claiming that the company's market value dropped by 650 billion [2][8]. - The video gained significant traction, amassing 46,000 likes and over 20,000 shares on Douyin by July 30, 2024 [8]. Group 2: Legal Proceedings - Yihai Kerry filed a lawsuit against Lan Shili for defamation, claiming his statements were false and damaging to their brand reputation [11][12]. - The Shanghai court ruled in favor of Yihai Kerry, ordering Lan Shili to apologize publicly and pay a total of 30,000 yuan in damages [13]. - Lan Shili appealed the decision, arguing that he was exercising his right to express concerns about a public issue, but the appeal was rejected [14]. Group 3: Escalation of Dispute - Following the court's decision, a new issue arose when Lan Shili mistakenly transferred 100,000 yuan instead of the ordered 10,000 yuan to Yihai Kerry [15]. - Lan Shili claimed that Yihai Kerry did not inform the court about receiving the payment and instead sought to freeze his bank account, leading to further legal action from his side [15][16]. - The dispute has now expanded to include claims of unjust enrichment, complicating the legal battle between the two parties [16].

Core Viewpoint - The ongoing legal dispute between Lan Shili, a former billionaire from Hubei, and the grain and oil giant Jinlongyu has escalated, with Lan expressing his dissatisfaction with the court's decisions and seeking a retrial [1][9]. Group 1: Legal Proceedings - Lan Shili has filed for a retrial with the Shanghai High People's Court, contesting the first and second-instance rulings against him [1]. - The initial court ruling required Lan to apologize publicly and pay a total of 100,000 yuan (approximately 14,000 USD) in damages and legal fees to Yihai Kerry [7]. - After losing the appeal, Lan complied with the court's decision and paid the required amount, but he continues to assert that his actions were legitimate expressions of concern for public food safety [7][9]. Group 2: Public Statements and Reactions - Lan Shili accused Jinlongyu of exploiting legal loopholes and claimed that the company did not report the receipt of the execution payment to the court, leading to further legal actions against him [1][9]. - He criticized the company's actions as "bullying" and highlighted the significant discrepancy in the viewership of his apology video compared to his usual content, suggesting manipulation of public perception [9]. - Lan has announced intentions to file additional lawsuits against Jinlongyu, seeking the return of an alleged overpayment of 90,000 yuan (approximately 12,600 USD) and a public apology [10].

Core Viewpoint - The ongoing legal dispute between Lan Shili and Jinlongyu (Yihai Kerry) has resurfaced, with Lan demanding an apology from Jinlongyu regarding the oil tanker incident, which he claims has harmed his reputation [1][4]. Group 1: Background of the Incident - Lan Shili, known as "China's first private aviation person," previously founded Dongxing Airlines but faced bankruptcy in 2009 and legal troubles thereafter [2]. - The oil tanker incident began in July 2024 when Lan publicly criticized Jinlongyu on social media, linking the company to alleged food safety violations involving oil transport [2][7]. - A media report revealed serious violations in the transportation of edible oil, implicating several companies, including Jinlongyu, although Jinlongyu denied any involvement [5][6]. Group 2: Legal Proceedings - Lan was sued by Yihai Kerry for defamation after he made claims about the company's involvement in the oil tanker incident, resulting in a court ruling against him [3][10]. - Despite losing the case, Lan publicly apologized and paid a nominal compensation, but he claims that Yihai Kerry continued to pursue legal action against him, including freezing his bank account [4][15]. - The court found that Lan's statements misled the public about Jinlongyu's products, damaging the company's reputation [10][12]. Group 3: Current Developments - Lan has expressed his intention to appeal the court's decision, arguing that he was denied proper representation during the trial [11][19]. - He maintains that his comments were based on legitimate concerns for public safety and that Jinlongyu should take responsibility for its supply chain management [16]. - Lan is also pursuing additional legal action against Yihai Kerry for allegedly misusing the legal system to freeze his assets after he had already complied with the court's financial requirements [17].