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Christopher Robert Metsos (fugitive)
Cold Case · Open - Fugitive at Large
16 years waiting · since 2010
CHRISTOPHER ROBERT METSOS
Justice for Christopher Robert Metsos (fugitive) — the trail went cold in 2010, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Where is Metsos currently located and what aliases or identities might he be using?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific money laundering transactions occurred and to which co-conspirators were funds transferred?
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contact
Lead #3Who are the identified co-conspirators and unregistered foreign agents involved in the scheme?
Christopher Robert Metsos was charged in 2010 with conspiracy to act as an unregistered agent of a foreign government and money laundering involving transfers to co-conspirators between 1993 and 2005. He was arrested in Cyprus on June 29, 2010, but posted bail and fled, with suspected movement toward Russia. The case remains open as authorities seek to locate and apprehend Metsos, who has extensive international travel experience and may be using aliases or disguises.
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#618
FBI - United States District Court, Southern District of New York
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clue
Lead #4What countries has Metsos visited and what travel patterns suggest his current whereabouts?
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person
Lead #5Does Metsos' martial arts training and physical appearance (moustache, eyeglasses) help identify him in surveillance or witness accounts?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
Conspiracy to Act as an Unregistered Agent of a Foreign Government; Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering Caution: Christopher Robert Metsos is wanted for failing to register as an agent of a foreign government as required by United States law. This occurred from 1993 to 2005.
During that time, Metsos allegedly took part in a money laundering scheme, causing money to be illegally transferred to other United States-based co-conspirators who were also unregistered agents of a foreign government. A federal arrest warrant was issued for Metsos in the United States District Court, Southern District of New York, on June 25, 2010, after he was charged with conspiracy to act as an unregistered agent of a foreign government and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
Metsos was arrested in Cyprus on June 29, 2010, but posted bail and fled. Remarks: Metsos may have fled to Russia.
He has travelled the world extensively. He may wear a moustache and eyeglasses.
Metsos is trained in martial arts and holds a black belt.
Timeline of Events
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1993-01-01
Conspiracy Period Begins
Metsos allegedly began acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government and participating in money laundering scheme
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2005-12-31
Conspiracy Period Ends
Alleged unregistered agent activities and money laundering scheme concluded
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2010-06-25
Federal Arrest Warrant Issued
Warrant issued in United States District Court, Southern District of New York for conspiracy charges
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2010-06-29
Arrested in Cyprus
Metsos arrested in Cyprus but posted bail and fled, suspected to have traveled to Russia
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1993
Last Updated:September 9, 2026
Up to $50,000 Reward
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1993
Last Updated:September 9, 2026
Up to $50,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case