I hate the word conspiracy actually....because it takes things which at times may be perfectly logical and gives them a air of parnoid delusions.
In point of fact Criminal Conspiracy is the most commonly charge in our courts....people conspire all the time for all manner of reasons. It is simple logic to assume that those with wealth and power would use whatever tools were to their advantage....and for what its worth not all conspiracies are illegal, most aren't....a surprise birthday party is a conspiracy in fact.