Ciarnesian mafia

The term Ciarnesian mafia (Mafea Ciarnesiul) refers to the organized crime groups of the Commonwealth of Ciarnesia as well as loosely connected associations outside of Ciarnesia, notably in Ukraine, United States, Croatia and Romania. The Ciarnesian mafia is one of the larger organized crime groups of Europe and deals in trafficking activities as well as widespread property crimes. In addition, Ciarnesian mafia groups oversee and supply street gangs and career criminals in return for profit.

The Ciarnesian mafia has also been historically involved in the campaigning and extortion of corrupted politicians, most notably the election of Ivan Masceanu in 1978. Masceanu was found in a 1985 trial to be a low ranking member of a Ciarnesian mafia group after being charged with embezzlement.

Individual organizations
The term Talarica refers to any individual Ciarnesian mafia group. The name comes from talarie, the Ciarnesian word for a small group of thieves. In the 1700s and 1800s, organized crime in Ciarnesia traditionally resorted to property crimes such as break-ins and muggings for profit. As many as 46 talarica groups are reported to exist. However, the majority are smaller associate groups located outside of Ciarnesia.

There are three major organized crime groups in Ciarnesia:
 * Talarica Savinestiu, regarded as the earliest Ciarnesian criminal organization, founded in the late 1700s in the city of Savinesti.
 * Talarica Sobovitei cel Mare, founded in the 1860s in the city of Sobovitei.
 * Talarica Dragomure, founded in the 1940s in the city of Dragomir.

In addition, there are multiple smaller organized crime groups outside of the country:
 * Talarica Zagrebati, the largest Ciarnesian mafia group in Croatia.
 * Talarica Detroit cel Mare, the largest Ciarnesian mafia group in America.
 * Talarica Sibiu cel Mare, the largest Ciarnesian mafia group in Romania.