operate a racket

Examples (10)

• The criminal organization operated a sophisticated drug smuggling racket for years.
• Authorities finally caught the individuals who were operating a large-scale counterfeiting racket.
• They planned to operate a new protection racket in the city's vulnerable neighborhoods.
• It's risky to operate any kind of illegal gambling racket without attracting attention.
• He was accused of operating a prostitution racket disguised as a legitimate massage parlor.
• The police suspect a cartel is operating a human trafficking racket across the border.
• After his arrest, he admitted to having operated a petty theft racket for quick cash.
• No one should be allowed to operate a fraudulent investment racket and get away with it.
• She unwittingly became involved with a group that operated a car theft racket internationally.
• The investigation revealed how they managed to operate an elaborate tax evasion racket for decades.