Mafia state

This article refers to a systematic corruption of a government by major organized crime syndicates. For the greater connantion that literally means "rule by thieves", see Kleptocracy.

A mafia state is a state system where the government is tied with organized crime, including when government officials, police, and/or military take part in illicit enterprises. The term mafia is a reference to any organized crime groups strongly connected with the authorities.