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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