kleptocratic

noun, plural klep·toc·ra·cies.

a government or state in which those in power exploit national resources and steal; rule by a thief or thieves.

adjective

(of a government, state, etc) characterized by corruption amongst those in power

noun plural -cies

informal a government where officials are politically corrupt and financially self-interested

“rule by a class of thieves,” 1819, originally in reference to Spain; see kleptomania + -cracy.