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Crime and Punishment - Organized & Personal Offenders

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blackmailer

someone who demands services or money in exchange for not revealing harmful information or doing something harmful

Ex: The blackmailer threatened to release private photos unless a large sum of money was paid. 
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conman
conman
[noun]

a man who tricks people to get their money or valuables

Ex: The conman stole her money. 
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conwoman
conwoman
[noun]

a woman who tricks people to get their money or valuables

Ex: The conwoman stole his money. 
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fraudster
fraudster
[noun]

a person who deceives others to gain money, particularly in business transactions

Ex: The fraudster was caught after he tricked dozens of investors into funding a non-existent business. 
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front man
front man
[noun]

a person who publicly represents a group or organization, often to hide illegal or dishonest activities

Ex: He acted as the frontman for the company's secret operations. 
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hustler
hustler
[noun]

a person who tricks others to get their money, often by deception

Ex: The hustler took his money. 
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hacker
hacker
[noun]

someone who uses computers to illegally access someone else's computer or phone

Ex: The hacker gained unauthorized access to the company's database and stole sensitive information. 
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money launderer

a person who makes illegally obtained money appear legal

Ex: The money launderer was arrested. 
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perjurer
perjurer
[noun]

a person who lies in court after promising to tell the truth

Ex: The perjurer lied in court. 
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scammer
scammer
[noun]

a person who deceives people to get their money

Ex: The elderly couple fell victim to a phone scammer who claimed to be from their bank. 
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swindler
swindler
[noun]

a person who deceives or cheats people out of money

Ex: The swindler convinced his victims to invest in a fake business scheme. 
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thief
thief
[noun]

someone who steals something from a person or place without using violence or threats

Ex: The thief was caught on camera as he sneaked into the store and took a handful of electronics. 
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trafficker

a person who is engaged in the illegal exchange of something

Ex: He was arrested as a drug trafficker. 
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bandit
bandit
[noun]

a robber who attacks travelers and is a member of a group of robbers

Ex: Bandits ambushed the travelers on the remote mountain road, demanding money and valuables. 
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conspirator

a person involved in a conspiracy

Ex: The police arrested several conspirators involved in the plot to assassinate the president. 
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gangster
gangster
[noun]

a member of a group of criminals

Ex: The city was plagued by gangsters involved in drug trafficking and extortion. 
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gunrunner
gunrunner
[noun]

a person who illegally trades or smuggles guns

Ex: The gunrunner was caught by the police. 
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mobster
mobster
[noun]

a member of a criminal organization, often involved in organized crime such as racketeering, extortion, and other illicit activities

Ex: The police conducted a raid on a known mobster's hideout, resulting in several arrests. 
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mule
mule
[noun]

a person who carries or transports illegal drugs for someone else

Ex: Airport security stopped a mule attempting to smuggle cocaine. 
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pimp
pimp
[noun]

a person who arranges customers for sex workers, usually for money

Ex: The pimp was arrested. 
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ring
ring
[noun]

a group of people working together to commit crimes

Ex: The police caught a criminal ring. 
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ringleader

a person who leads a group, especially in committing illegal activities

Ex: The ringleader was caught by the police. 
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rioter
rioter
[noun]

a person who takes part in violent public disturbances or protests

Ex: The rioter threw stones. 
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smuggler
smuggler
[noun]

an individual who illegally and secretly imports or exports goods or people

Ex: The smuggler was caught attempting to bring drugs into the country through hidden compartments in his truck. 
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stalker
stalker
[noun]

a person who repeatedly follows, watches, or harasses someone, causing fear or distress

Ex: He was identified as a stalker by the police. 
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flasher
flasher
[noun]

a person who repeatedly exposes their private parts in public

Ex: The flasher was caught at the park. 
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accessory
accessory
[noun]

a person who helps someone else commit a crime, either before or after it happens

Ex: He was an accessory to the theft. 
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accomplice

someone who helps another to commit a crime or do a wrongdoing

Ex: The gang members were all charged as accomplices in the drug trafficking operation. 
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first offender

a person who has been convicted of a crime for the first time

Ex: He is a first offender. 
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delinquent

a person, typically young, who regularly engages in illegal or immoral behavior

Ex: The police were called after the delinquent vandalized the park. 
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detainee
detainee
[noun]

a person who is held in custody, often by the authorities

Ex: The detainee stayed in the cell. 
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juvenile delinquent

a young person who commits a crime

Ex: The court ordered counseling for the juvenile delinquent after multiple offenses. 
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vagrant
vagrant
[noun]

someone who travels aimlessly, particularly due to having no place to call home

Ex: The vagrant slept in the park overnight. 
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