Participant in illegal business (9)

I believe the answer is:

racketeer

(Other definitions for racketeer that I've seen before include "fraudster" , "Fraudulent businessman" , "dishonest dealer" , "Fraudulent dealer" , "Mafia-type" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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