What does the cryptic crossword clue "Former partner turned corruption into crooked money-making scheme (9)" mean?

The definition is "here". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of EX (synonym="former partner") + ROT (synonym="corruption") + INTO (synonym="INTO") = EXTORTION; definition: "here" The answer is EXTORTION.

Former partner turned corruption into crooked money-making scheme (9)

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