Leila Goldstein
Investigative reporter based in Cambodia who researched and reported on the human impact of microloans in Cambodia, collaborating with local journalist Phon Sothyroth for interviews and field reporting.
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Feb 11, 2026 • 23min
European money pushes Cambodians into despair
Leila Goldstein, an investigative reporter based in Cambodia, explores how microloans meant to help instead drove families into crushing debt. She recounts stories of suicide and intimidation, explains how European development money and weak oversight fueled predatory lending, and exposes certification and accountability gaps. Multiple scenes from rural Cambodia bring the human toll into sharp focus.
