Schemer recruiting criminal about to be found out (9)

I believe the answer is:

intriguer

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'schemer' is the definition.
(someone involved in plotting or intrigue)

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(Other definitions for intriguer that I've seen before include "type working on plot?" , "conspirator?" , "plotter" , "Fascinating" , "Person arousing curiosity" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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