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What charges led to John McAfee's arrest?

  • U.S. tax evasion charges

  • Murder charges

  • Theft charges

  • Internet fraud

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U.S. tax evasion charges led to John McAfee's arrest in October 2020. The Department of Justice accused McAfee of evading taxes between 2014 and 2018 by failing to file tax returns and hiding income through offshore accounts. McAfee was arrested in Barcelona, Spain, and extradited to the United States to face charges. He pleaded not guilty to the charges and his trial is scheduled to begin in March 2023.
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