verb to take a portion of something, especially money, dishonestly or unfairly
In the finance industry, 'rake off' refers to the act of taking a percentage of profits or fees, often in a dishonest or unethical manner.
In business, 'rake off' can refer to any illicit or unauthorized deduction of funds from a transaction or revenue stream.
In gambling, 'rake off' is the commission taken by a casino or cardroom for hosting a poker game.
In the publishing industry, a writer may receive a percentage of the profits from book sales, known as a rake off.
A psychologist may be involved in uncovering instances of financial fraud where individuals are taking a rake off from company funds.
A business manager may be responsible for ensuring that no unauthorized rake offs are being taken from company profits.