What does the cryptic crossword clue "One pinched by criminal? (4)" mean?

The definition is "criminal?". The wordplay uses charade, container. I (synonym of "One") + CON (synonym of "criminal?") [container: "pinched"] The answer is COIN.

One pinched by criminal? (4)

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