They earned nearly $2 million by urging Twitter followers to invest in cryptocurrencies like Reddcoin and Dogecoin.
Investors should be wary of social media endorsements of investment opportunities.
A lawyer for McAfee could not be identified at this stage for comment.
On the other hand, Watson was detained on Thursday night in Texas, the department added.
Jimmy Watson is a decorated veteran and former Navy Seal.
In addition to potential prison sentences, each of these charges also carries potential financial penalties.
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