an organized plan for doing something, especially something dishonest or illegal that will bring a good result for you
Mickey and Minnie came up with a scheme to solve the problem.
The elaborate scheme involved intricate planning to defraud unsuspecting investors.
The criminal mastermind devised a cunning scheme to bypass security systems.
Detectives worked tirelessly to unravel the intricate details of the elaborate scheme.
The political scandal revealed a covert scheme aimed at influencing public opinion.
