The person at the center of this case
Christopher Robert Metsos (fugitive suspect)
Cold Case · Open
16 years waiting · since 2010
CHRISTOPHER ROBERT METSOS
Justice for Christopher Robert Metsos (fugitive suspect) — 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 posting bail in Cyprus? What evidence supports the theory he traveled to Russia?
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evidence
Lead #2What financial records document the money laundering scheme and identify the co-conspirators who received illegal transfers?
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person
Lead #3Which foreign government was Metsos working for as an unregistered agent during the 1993-2005 period?
Christopher Robert Metsos is a fugitive wanted by the FBI for operating as an unregistered foreign agent from 1993 to 2005 and participating in an illegal money laundering scheme that funneled funds to other unregistered agents in the United States. He was arrested in Cyprus in June 2010 but posted bail and fled, with authorities believing he may have traveled to Russia. The case remains open as investigators seek to locate Metsos and determine the full scope of the foreign intelligence operation he was part of.
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Lead #4Metsos is trained in martial arts with a black belt and has traveled extensively worldwide—what countries has he been documented visiting?
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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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1993-01-01
Conspiracy Period Begins
Metsos allegedly begins operating as an unregistered foreign agent
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2005-12-31
Conspiracy Period Ends
Unregistered agent activities cease
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2010-06-25
Federal Arrest Warrant Issued
Warrant issued in U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York for conspiracy to act as unregistered agent and money laundering
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2010-06-29
Arrested in Cyprus
Metsos arrested in Cyprus but posts bail and flees
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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