racketeering

• Sustantivo que designa la práctica de participar en un esquema comercial deshonesto o ilegal, a menudo vinculado al crimen organizado, con el fin de obtener dinero.

A noun referring to the act of engaging in a dishonest or illegal business scheme, often involving organized crime, to make money.

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1. C1formallegal

   The act of engaging in a dishonest and illegal business scheme, often involving extortion, fraud, or coercion.

   Crimen organizado empresarial

   • The mob boss was convicted of racketeering and money laundering.
   • Racketeering charges were filed against the company for running a fraudulent investment scheme.
   • The investigation uncovered a vast racketeering network operating across state lines.

   Sinónimosextortionfraudracketshakedown

• Dedicarse a una actividad comercial deshonesta o ilegal, generalmente mediante extorsión, fraude o amenazas, como organizar un negocio fraudulento o exigir pagos bajo coacción.

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.

   Participar en negocios ilegales

   • 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.

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