kickback; intermediary exploitation
Refers to a practice where a middleman or intermediary takes an unfair cut or commission, often in business or labor contexts. The term implies exploitation of the gap between producer and consumer.
To eliminate intermediary exploitation, a system that directly connects producers and consumers is needed.
この業界では中間搾取が横行しており、下請け業者が苦しんでいる。
In this industry, kickbacks are rampant, and subcontractors are suffering.