racketeer racketeer /ˌrækɪˈtɪr/

noun

1. () Someone who commits crimes for profit (especially one who obtains money by fraud or extortion)  ( racketeer )
   someone who commits crimes for profit (especially one who obtains money by fraud or extortion)
     The ruthless racketeer operated an organized crime syndicate, profiting from illegal activities.
   The ruthless racketeer operated an organized crime syndicate, profiting from illegal activities.
   

verb

1. Carry on illegal business activities involving crime  ( racketeer )
   carry on illegal business activities involving crime