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Protection racket

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Translation protection racket into russian

protection racket
The gang was running a protection racket in the neighborhood.
Банда занималась рэкетом в районе.

Definitions

A protection racket is a scheme in which a person or group offers protection to a business or individual from potential threats, often in the form of violence or vandalism, in exchange for payment. If the payment is not made, the threats may be carried out.