The person at the center of this case
United States Government / Financial System
Cold Case · Open - Fugitive at Large
16 years waiting · since 2010
CHRISTOPHER ROBERT METSOS
Justice for United States Government / Financial System — 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? Is he currently in Russia or another country?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific money laundering transactions occurred and which U.S.-based co-conspirators received the illegal transfers?
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contact
Lead #3Who are the other unregistered foreign agents that Metsos worked with in the conspiracy?
Christopher Robert Metsos is a fugitive wanted by the FBI for operating as an unregistered foreign agent and participating in money laundering schemes between 1993 and 2005, involving illegal transfers to other unregistered agents in the United States. He was arrested in Cyprus in June 2010 but posted bail and fled, with authorities suspecting he may have traveled to Russia. Despite extensive international travel and a $50,000 reward, Metsos remains at large and his current whereabouts are unknown.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
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Lead #4Metsos is trained in martial arts with a black belt, may wear a moustache and eyeglasses, and has traveled extensively worldwide—what travel patterns or aliases might he use?
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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 and participating in money laundering schemes
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2005-12-31
Conspiracy Period Ends
Unregistered agent and money laundering activities cease
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2010-06-25
Federal Arrest Warrant Issued
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York issues warrant 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:October 29, 2026
Up to $50,000 Reward
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1993
Last Updated:October 29, 2026
Up to $50,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case