Corrupt syndicate (6)

I believe the answer is:

cartel

(Other definitions for cartel that I've seen before include "Group formed to limit competition" , "Consortium to limit competition" , "Market-controlling arrangement" , "Market-controlling combination" , "Restrictive trade association" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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