[Criminal Law – Prevention of Corruption Act, Cap 131 and Penal Code, Cap. 22 – Appeal by Prosecution against acquittal on all charges – Failure of a Magistrate to determine if defendants have rebutted presumption under Section 25 of Prevention of Corruption Act – Magistrate to assess evidence in totality based on objective standard – Appeal allowed – Retrial ordered]

Decision date: 22 Oct 2025