racketeer

  1. Noun.  one who commits crimes (especially fraud, bribery, loansharking, extortion etc.) to aid in running a shady or illegal business.
  2. Noun.  one who instigates or has involvement with a racket.
  3. Verb.  to carry out illegal business activities or criminal schemes.
  4. Verb.  to commit crimes systematically as part of a criminal organization.

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