What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hoax one out to become criminal (9)" mean?

The definition is "criminal". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). KID (synonym="KID") + NAPPER (synonym="one out") = KIDNAPPER; definition: "criminal" The answer is KIDNAPPER.

Hoax one out to become criminal (9)

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