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One may be taken to court for fraudulent scheme (6)

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racket

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(Other definitions for racket that I've seen before include "Dodgy business" , "fiddle" , "Din, clamour" , "Loud and disturbing noise" , "Cowboy contest" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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