What does the cryptic crossword clue "Business groups organise return of capital after fraud (9)" mean?

The definition is "Business groups". The wordplay uses a reversal. CON (synonym="fraud") + SORT (synonym="organise") + AI (reversal="A1, capital") = CONSORTIA; definition: "Business groups" The answer is CONSORTIA.

Business groups organise return of capital after fraud (9)

Times Cryptic #28599 | 23 Across | 2023-05-10 flower

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