racketeering
[/ˈrækɪtɪərɪŋ/]
noun
extorsão organizada; esquema de fraude; atividades criminosas organizadas
1. a pattern of illegal activity carried out as part of an organized crime enterprise, typically involving extortion, blackmail, or fraud
The mobster was convicted of racketeering and money laundering.
O mafioso foi condenado por extorsão organizada e lavagem de dinheiro.
2. the practice of obtaining money through coercion, intimidation, or other illegal means
The protection racket was a form of racketeering that plagued the neighborhood.
O esquema de proteção era uma forma de extorsão que afligia o bairro.
3. any scheme or operation designed to defraud or extort money illegally
The company was shut down for engaging in insurance racketeering.
A empresa foi fechada por se envolver em fraude de seguros organizada.
Racketeering is a serious federal crime in the United States, particularly prosecuted under the RICO Act (1970). In Brazil, similar organized criminal activity is referred to as 'extorsão organizada' or 'crime organizado.' The term gained prominence in American culture through discussions of organized crime, mafia activities, and street-level gang operations. It remains a significant legal concept in both countries' criminal justice systems.
NYC Slang
the racket; running a racket; mob business
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