以马肉冒充驴肉，北京一供货商被刑事追责并惩罚性赔偿80万余元

Core Viewpoint - A criminal and civil public interest lawsuit was filed against supplier Zhang for selling counterfeit products, resulting in a prison sentence and significant financial penalties [1][4]. Group 1: Case Background - Zhang, a meat supplier for a restaurant, began collaborating with the chef in January 2023, offering kickbacks of 1-2 RMB per kilogram, totaling over 600 RMB monthly [2]. - To increase profits, Zhang started substituting horse meat for donkey meat, which was sold at a higher price, leading to significant financial gains [2][3]. - The restaurant was later found to be selling uninspected donkey meat, resulting in administrative penalties [2][4]. Group 2: Legal Proceedings - The case was transferred to the Stone District Prosecutor's Office in September 2024, where it was determined that the actions violated food safety laws and harmed public interests [4][6]. - The prosecutor's office conducted thorough investigations, revealing that the restaurant purchased uninspected meat worth 807,993.85 RMB from Zhang over a 14-month period [4][6]. - This case marked a precedent for criminal civil public interest lawsuits in Beijing, with prosecutors seeking punitive damages based on the sales amount [4][6]. Group 3: Sentencing and Penalties - On August 20, 2025, the court sentenced Zhang to 18 months in prison (6 months suspended) and imposed a fine of 90,000 RMB [1][6]. - Zhang and the restaurant were ordered to pay over 800,000 RMB in punitive damages and publicly apologize [1][6]. - The case emphasizes the importance of food safety and the legal consequences of violating regulations, aiming to deter similar future offenses [5][6].