US tycoon McAfee found dead in Spanish prison

A controversial figure, his company released the first commercial anti-virus software and helped spark a multi-billion dollar industry.

In October 2020, he was arrested in Spain, and accused of failing to file tax returns for four years, despite earning millions from consulting work, speaking engagements, crypto-currencies and selling the rights to his life story.

The US Justice Department said Mr McAfee allegedly evaded tax liability by having his income paid into bank accounts and cryptocurrency exchange accounts in the names of nominees.

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