Underbelly character (8)

I believe the answer is:

gangster

(Other definitions for gangster that I've seen before include "One of a group of violent criminals" , "Villain" , "Wise guy" , "Mobster" , "Hood, desperado" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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