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McAfee software creator arrested in Spain for fraud, says report

From 2014 to 2018, McAfee allegedly failed to file tax returns, despite receiving considerable income from these sources.

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The indictment further alleges McAfee attempted to evade the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by concealing assets

IANS
Anti-virus software entrepreneur and cryptocurrency promoter John McAfee was arrested in Spain after he was charged in the US with tax evasion and willful failure to file tax returns.

An indictment with the charges was unsealed on Monday following McAfee's arrest in Spain where he is pending extradition, the US Department of Justice said on Monday.

According to the indictment, McAfee earned millions in income from promoting cryptocurrencies, consulting work, speaking engagements, and selling the rights to his life story for a documentary.

From 2014 to 2018, McAfee allegedly failed to file tax returns, despite receiving considerable income from these