Head of a gang of thieves in Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist (5)

I believe the answer is:

fagin

(Other definitions for fagin that I've seen before include "Organiser of dips" , "Character in Oliver Twist" , "Dickens' thief/receiver" , "Criminal in Oliver Twist" , "Gang-leader" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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