McAfee Indicted on Cryptocurrency Fraud Charges
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A newly unsealed indictment in Manhattan federal court reveals that antivirus pioneer John McAfee was indicted on fraud and money laundering conspiracy charges. The indictment alleges that he and cohorts made over $13 million by fooling investors zealous over the emerging cryptocurrency market.
McAfee has been detained in Spain on separate criminal charges filed by the U.S. Justice Department’s tax division. (Larry Neumeister / Associated Press)
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