Key Aspects of Linkages Between Organized Crime and Political Elites
Keywords:
organized crime, state, political elite, connections, corruptionAbstract
In this paper, the author speaks about the key aspects of the linkages between organised crime and political elites. This connection should be regarded as a key element in defining organised crime. It is indisputable that, regardless of the country's system, organised crime seeks protection and cooperates with the authorities in order to effectively carry out its activities. On the other hand, the state extensively uses the services of organised criminal groups, particularly financial. When it comes to the nature and classification of the relationship and attitude of the countries occupied by criminal structures, the following should be noted: tolerance, active participation and selective control are the most common patterns of behaviour of the state towards organised crime. Corruption, as the most important modality for creating connections, was presented in more detail than the others. Finally, disorderly and poor countries, in terms of organising political, economic and cultural life, are particularly vulnerable to the establishment of linkages between the mafia and the government.
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