John McAfee, embattled software developer, found dead in jail cell

John McAfee, embattled software developer, found dead in jail cell

McAfee was going to be extradited to the U.S. for fraud.

June 23, 2021, 8:12 PM

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John McAfee, founder of McAfee Antivirus, was found dead in his cell in a Spanish jail, his lawyer confirmed to ABC News. The Spanish Interior Ministry also confirmed the death.

McAfee, who has become a household name in computer security software, faced securities fraud charges and extradition to the U.S. at the time of his death.

ABC News' Aicha El Hammar Castano, Aaron Katersky and Kirit Radia contributed to this report.

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