Cambodia's Election Crackdown

A look at alleged corruption by Cambodia's elite as the ruling party cracks down on critics leading up to elections.

In late July, Cambodians will go to the polls for what critics say is a sham election.

Having dissolved the main opposition party and closed down media outlets critical of the government, the world's longest-serving Prime Minister Hun Sen stands accused of using violence and intimidation to silence dissent.

The crackdown has extended to those who dared to critically report on the country's politics. Newspapers have been forced to close after they were issued massive tax bills. Cambodia's head of taxation, Vibol Kong, denies accusations that the tax bills were designed to silence critical reporting.