racketeer
/ˌrækɪˈtɪr/
noun
- A person who runs a dishonest business or scheme to make money, often using threats or violence.
- A notorious racketeer was convicted of extorting money from local shop owners.
- The movie tells the story of a racketeer who controlled the city's smuggling trade.
- The police arrested the racketeer for running an illegal gambling operation.