The person at the center of this case
Christopher Robert Metsos (fugitive)
Cold Case · Open - Fugitive at Large
15 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 did Metsos flee after leaving Cyprus in June 2010?
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evidence
Lead #2What financial records document the money laundering scheme between 1993-2005?
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person
Lead #3Who were the U.S.-based co-conspirators receiving the illegally transferred funds?
Christopher Robert Metsos is wanted by the FBI for failing to register as a foreign government agent and participating in a money laundering scheme from 1993 to 2005, moving illegal funds to co-conspirators in the United States. Arrested in Cyprus in June 2010, Metsos posted bail and fled, potentially to Russia. His current whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators seek information on his movements and associates.
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#618
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
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contact
Lead #4What countries has Metsos traveled to since his disappearance from Cyprus?
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clue
Lead #5Does Metsos currently wear a moustache and eyeglasses as identifying features?
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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
Conspiracy Period Begins
Metsos begins acting as unregistered foreign government agent
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2005
Conspiracy Period Ends
Unregistered agent activity and money laundering scheme concludes
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2010-06-25
Federal Arrest Warrant Issued
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York issues warrant for conspiracy charges
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2010-06-29
Arrested in Cyprus
Metsos arrested but posts bail and flees jurisdiction
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1993
Last Updated:May 19, 2026
Up to $50,000 Reward
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1993
Last Updated:May 19, 2026
Up to $50,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case