He was just a small-time crook trying to make a quick buck.
Он был просто мелким жулик, пытающимся быстро заработать.
Definitions
A small-time crook is a person who engages in minor criminal activities or petty crimes, typically lacking the sophistication or resources of more serious criminals. They often commit low-level offenses such as theft, shoplifting, or fraud, and are usually not involved in organized crime.
