A former Keppel FELS shipyard manager has been acquitted of receiving nearly S$300,000 in kickbacks. The case centered around allegations of illicit payments received while employed at the shipyard. The judge presiding over the case raised concerns regarding the credibility of a key prosecution witness. Specifically, the court determined the witness potentially had a motive to falsely accuse the defendant. This doubt in the witness’s testimony proved crucial to the acquittal. The prosecution failed to demonstrate beyond a reasonable doubt that the manager engaged in corrupt practices, leading to the not-guilty verdict. The acquittal highlights the importance of reliable witness testimony in criminal proceedings.