racketeer

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die sich durch unehrliche oder illegale Geschäftspraktiken, insbesondere Betrug oder Erpressung, finanziell bereichert, oft im organisierten Verbrechen.

A noun referring to a person who engages in dishonest or illegal business activities, especially fraud or extortion, for financial gain.

1. Criminal for profitC1formal

   A person who engages in dishonest or illegal business activities, especially those involving fraud, extortion, or organized crime, to make money.

   Erpresser

   • The notorious racketeer was finally arrested by the FBI.
   • He was known as a racketeer who controlled illegal gambling in the city.
   • The court sentenced the racketeer to ten years in prison for extortion.

   Synonymecon artistcriminalcrookextortionistgangsterhustlermobsterprofiteerswindler

• Erpresserisch handeln, indem man von Personen oder Unternehmen illegal Geld oder Vorteile fordert, oft durch Drohungen oder Gewalt; auch: eine Person, die eine solche Erpressung als Geschäft betreibt.

A verb meaning to engage in or operate a dishonest or illegal business scheme, typically involving extortion or fraud.

1. Engage in illegal businessC1formal

   To operate or participate in a dishonest or illegal business scheme, often involving threats or fraud.

   Illegale Geschäfte betreiben

   • The gang was known to racketeer in the construction industry.
   • He was arrested for racketeering across state lines.
   • They used the company as a front to racketeer money from investors.

   Synonymeblackmailextortfleecehustleswindle