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? Intelligence suggests Russia, but his extensive international travel history makes his current location uncertain.
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evidence
Lead #2What specific foreign government was Metsos working for, and what were the details of the money laundering scheme involving U.S.-based co-conspirators?
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clue
Lead #3Metsos is trained in martial arts with a black belt, may wear a moustache and eyeglasses, and has travelled extensively worldwide—these details could aid in identification and apprehension.
Christopher Robert Metsos is a fugitive wanted by the FBI for operating as an unregistered foreign agent and participating in money laundering schemes from 1993 to 2005, illegally transferring funds to co-conspirators in the United States. Arrested in Cyprus in June 2010 after a federal warrant was issued, Metsos posted bail and disappeared, with intelligence suggesting he may have fled to Russia. The case remains open as authorities seek to locate and apprehend him for prosecution.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); United States District Court, Southern District of New York
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person
Lead #4Who were the U.S.-based co-conspirators that received the illegally transferred funds, and have they been identified or prosecuted?
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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
Unregistered Agent Activity Begins
Christopher Robert Metsos begins operating as an unregistered agent of a foreign government and participates in money laundering schemes.
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2005-12-31
Illegal Activity Ends
The period of conspiracy and money laundering activity concludes.
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2010-06-25
Federal Arrest Warrant Issued
A federal arrest warrant is issued in the United States District Court, Southern District of New York, charging Metsos with conspiracy to act as an unregistered agent of a foreign government and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
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2010-06-29
Arrested in Cyprus
Metsos is arrested in Cyprus but posts bail and flees the jurisdiction.
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1993
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1993
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
Up to $50,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case