The operator of a logistics company was suspected of using three companies controlled by him to issue quotations to the Salvation Army Hong Kong and Macau Military Regions and defrauded transport service orders of 140,000 yuan. After investigation by the ICAC, he was charged with conspiracy to defraud and was convicted earlier. guilty.
Sentencing today (21st), the magistrate said that he believed that the defendant had sincere remorse, accepted his passive role, and that the Salvation Army had been using the services of the defendant's company. He was not sure whether the bid was done to exclude other competitors, or it was just a matter of convenience. He believed that the damage was caused. No big deal, sentence him to a 240-hour social service order.
Intercession means passive role
The defendant, Bi Weilun, 54, the operator of Luming Logistics (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd., was convicted of one count of conspiracy to defraud.
The defense pointed out that the defendant had sincere introspection, and also pointed out that the defendant's role was relatively passive. In fact, the Salvation Army had always used the services of the defendant's company and affirmed his company's services to a certain extent.
The Salvation Army receives offers from 3 companies
The prosecution alleges that the Salvation Army, a non-governmental social welfare organization, has a "recycling program" that distributes clothing and supplies donated by the public to its stores for sale.
They invited quotations for transportation services in early 2019, and received 3 quotations submitted by companies including Luming Logistics.
The Salvation Army believed that the 3 quotations were prepared by 3 independent companies. Because Lu Ming offered the lowest price, it awarded the transportation service to Du Lu Ming. After completing the service in April, The Salvation Army paid more than 140,000 yuan in July of the same year. service charge.
3 quotations prepared by the defendant
However, the ICAC investigation found that the other two companies that made the quotation were established by the defendant's mother-in-law and a friend of the defendant.
The three quotations submitted to the Salvation Army were all prepared by the defendant's employees at its request.
If The Salvation Army knew that the defendant directly or indirectly operated the three companies, it would not accept the three quotations and would not award the service to Lu Ming.
Case No.: KCCC 2157/2021
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