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 posting bail in Cyprus? Evidence suggests possible flight to Russia.
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evidence
Lead #2What money laundering scheme connected Metsos to other unregistered foreign agents between 1993-2005?
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clue
Lead #3Metsos is trained in martial arts with a black belt and has traveled extensively worldwide—what countries has he visited or resided in since 2010?
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, potentially to Russia. Despite being wanted by the FBI with a $50,000 reward, his current whereabouts remain unknown after over a decade of evasion.
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FBI - United States District Court, Southern District of New York
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Lead #4Who were the U.S.-based co-conspirators receiving illegally transferred funds through Metsos's scheme?
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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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2010-06-25
Federal Arrest Warrant Issued
Christopher Robert Metsos charged with conspiracy to act as an unregistered agent of a foreign government and conspiracy to commit money laundering in U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
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2010-06-29
Arrested in Cyprus
Metsos arrested in Cyprus but posted bail and fled the country
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Case Information
Incident:June 25, 2010
Last Updated:June 15, 2026
Up to $50,000 Reward
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Case Information
Incident:June 25, 2010
Last Updated:June 15, 2026
Up to $50,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case