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John McAfee charged with securities fraud for ‘pump and dump’ cryptocurrency scheme

The Verge

And in 2019, a court ordered him to pay $25 million for allegedly ordering the 2012 killing of his neighbor in Belize. The Securities and Exchange Commission sued him in October for fraudulently promoting initial coin offerings or ICOs. McAfee has denied involvement and refused to pay the funds.)

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John McAfee found dead in Barcelona prison, authorities say

The Verge

He, his family, and members of his security forces were arrested by the Belize police in 2012, after drug and firearm charges. He went on the run later that year , after the Belize police declared that he was wanted for questioning in relation to the murder of his neighbor. McAfee has a history of run-ins with law enforcement.

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HBO Max will launch internationally in June

The Verge

Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Curacao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Montserrat, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, St.

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John McAfee has been arrested in Spain and is facing extradition

The Verge

McAfee was also the focus of a 2016 Showtime documentary that suggested he paid a hitman to kill a neighbor while he lived in Belize in November 2012. You can read a PDF of the SEC’s full complaint here. You can read The Verge’s stories about that event here.

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Security software company McAfee acquired for $14 billion

The Verge

John McAfee had led a troubled life after departing the company; in 2012, he fled to Guatemala as authorities in Belize sought to question him in connection with a neighbor’s murder. The company said the deal announced Monday to sell to the investor group, which includes Advent International Corp.,

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American Airlines offers at-home COVID tests for US travel

The Verge

American Airlines previously offered at-home tests for travelers heading to international destinations with restrictions, like the United Kingdom, Belize, and Chile. So American Airlines and LetsGetChecked are advising customers to make sure they know what’s required of them when they land. Receive a kit, swab your nose, send it back.

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40+ Unforgettable Live Auction Items that Sell Well

Bloomerang

Choose intriguing warm-weather locations like Belize, Jamaica, Australia, or Greece. All-inclusive resort All-inclusive resorts allow people to relax on a nice vacation without the hassle of having to figure out where to eat or what activities to do.

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