被判合同诈骗，涉案金额50亿，金龙鱼喊冤

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent legal troubles faced by Golden Dragon Fish (金龙鱼) due to a contract fraud case involving its subsidiary, Guangzhou Yihai (广州益海), which has been accused of participating in a significant palm oil fraud scheme amounting to 5 billion yuan [3][9]. Group 1: Background of the Case - The fraud case involves a commercial collaboration between Guangzhou Yihai, Anhui Huawen International Trade Co., and Yunnan Huijia Import and Export Co., where Guangzhou Yihai acted as a storage intermediary for palm oil transactions [6]. - The fraudulent activities were facilitated by bribery, where Yunnan Huijia's representative bribed key personnel at Anhui Huawen to alter the terms of their trade agreement from "payment before delivery" to "delivery before payment" [6][7]. Group 2: Legal Proceedings and Financial Implications - The first-instance judgment by the Huai Bei Intermediate People's Court found Guangzhou Yihai guilty of contract fraud, imposing a fine of 1 million yuan and ordering it to jointly compensate Anhui Huawen for 1.881 billion yuan [9][10]. - The total direct economic loss to Anhui Huawen is reported to be 3.23 billion yuan, with indirect losses amounting to 2.015 billion yuan [7]. Group 3: Company’s Defense and Market Reactions - Guangzhou Yihai has publicly denied the allegations, claiming it acted in accordance with the agreements and conducted due diligence during the transactions [10][11]. - The management of Golden Dragon Fish highlighted inconsistencies in Anhui Huawen's claims, such as the impracticality of storing palm oil for over a decade without spoilage, which contradicts standard trading practices [12][13].