Known programmer, entrepreneur, bitcoin enthusiast and the candidate in US presidents John McAfee (John McAfee) had left the country because of the charges against him in the use of cryptocurrency for criminal purposes. Similar charges against his wife and some members of his team working on the presidential campaign.
McAfee stated that 8 years do not pay taxes, the IRS will charge them illegally, and he intends to continue his election campaign with the “boat of freedom” that goes to Venezuela, and will not allow to deprive him of his vote or put in jail. According to him, cryptologist is in a state of war, and that he was at the forefront.
The McAfee 2020 Campaign is, as of this day, in exile. I am being charged with using Crypto Cuttencies in criminal acts against the U. S. Government. More videos coming shortly. Stay tuned. pic.twitter.com/C75zcbnKTD
— John McAfee (@officialmcafee) January 22, 2019
Recall that in November last year, according to the study Clovr, McAfee was recognized as the most influential figure in the field of cryptocurrency. Followed by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin (Vitalik Buterin) and the Creator of Litecoin Charlie Lee (Charlie Lee).
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