The article discusses the balance between the right of an accused person to be presumed innocent in corruption cases and the need to combat economic crimes. It explores whether this right can be relaxed to serve the public interest, and how courts should weigh individual rights against collective interests. The article questions whether the presumption of innocence should always be upheld, or if it can be set aside in certain circumstances. It also considers the burden of proof on the accused in corruption trials, whether they must prove their innocence or just provide evidence contradicting the prosecution's case.