one who commits crimes (especially fraud, bribery, loansharking, extortion etc.) to aid in running a shady or illegal business.
one who instigates or has involvement with a racket.
to commit crimes systematically as part of a criminal organization.
to carry out illegal business activities or criminal schemes.
A fraud (person who performs a trick for the purpose of unlawful gain).
One who plays tricks or pranks on others.
Any of numerous figures featuring in various mythologies and folk traditions, who use guile and secret knowledge to challenge authority and play tricks and pranks on others; any similar figure in literature.
One who performs tricks (parts of a magician' act or entertaining difficult physical actions).
An impish or playful person.