u. s. jolla mcafee was that to face tax fraud charges rob reynolds reports. john mcafee's anti virus software made him rich and famous, but apparently that wasn't enough. mcafee about to be extradited to the us to face charges of tax evasion was found dead in spanish jail cell. on wednesday, he was $75.00, mcafee allegedly failed to pay his taxes for money earned in crypto currency. manipulation deals, speaking engagements, and other activities. he claimed the charges against him were politically motivated . in my interest is the self described lover of women, adventure and mystery founded his virus protection software company in the 1980s. it became one of the most popular in its field, but mcafee tired of being an executive and sold it in 1994, reportedly for $100000000.00. he then embarked on a 2nd career of self indulgence, drinking drugs, sex, and it was alleged crime by his own admission. mcafee was arrested $21.00 times in 11 countries for crimes, including drug trafficking, firearms violations, and securities fraud. he was suspected of, but never char