Definition of Racketeering

dishonest and fraudulent business dealings

Examples of Racketeering in a sentence

Jules pled guilty to a racketeering charge after she was caught buying stolen goods from thieves at low rates and reselling them for a profit to unsuspecting buyers.  

The computer hackers continued their racketeering, extorting money from people online after threatening to release private photos.  

Exercising control over the labor union through racketeering, the organized crime group grew famous for their shady business dealings.  

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