The rain slicked the streets of Houston, mirroring the greasy details of the case that landed on my desk. Yury Yevgenyevich Savin, a ghost from Moscow, is wanted by the FBI, and the charges aren’t about bullets and blood, but about a different kind of weapon: money. From 2008 to 2012, Savin and his partner, Sergey Klinov, allegedly funneled funds and technology through shell companies, skirting international sanctions and the Arms Export Control Act. It’s a quiet war, fought in boardrooms and bank transfers, but the implications are anything but peaceful. They worked through ARC Electronics, a Russian procurement firm, moving illicit goods under the radar, and now the feds want answers.
Savin, born in Moscow on January 12, 1975, isn’t some hulking brute. He’s a procurement specialist, a man who knows how things *move*. Five-ten, around 180 pounds, with cold blue eyes and a cleft chin—a face that could blend into any crowd, any airport. That’s the problem. He’s a professional, accustomed to travel, with a history of slipping through borders. Intelligence suggests he’s been spotted in Thailand and Greece, a man comfortable operating in the shadows. He worked for Atrilor LLC, another electronics company, making him a master of the supply chain, of knowing how to make things disappear… and reappear where they shouldn’t.
This isn’t just about breaking a few rules. This is about potentially arming dangerous actors, about undermining national security with a keystroke and a forged invoice. The FBI believes Savin and Klinov were actively working to circumvent U.S. laws, using wire fraud and complex financial maneuvers to achieve their goals. The details are buried in legal jargon, but the bottom line is this: they allegedly treated international regulations like suggestions, and profited handsomely from it. They’ve been indicted on multiple federal charges, but finding them is proving to be the real battle.
The FBI is offering a substantial reward for information leading to the arrest of Yury Savin. This isn’t a case of misplaced funds or petty theft; it’s a calculated scheme with far-reaching consequences. He’s a ghost, a phantom in the system, and the longer he remains free, the more dangerous he becomes.
If you’ve seen Yury Savin, if you have any information, no matter how small, contact the FBI immediately. Don’t wait for someone else to act. He’s out there, blending in, and your tip could be the key to bringing him to justice. The FBI tip line is 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324) or submit online at tips.fbi.gov.
🔠Key Facts
| Full Name | Yury Yevgenyevich Savin |
| Charges | International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA); Conspiracy to Violate IEEPA; Conspiracy to Violate Arms Export Control Act (AECA); and Commit Wire Fraud |
| Aliases | None known |
| Date of Birth | January 12, 1975 |
| Race / Sex | white / Male |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Height | 5’10” |
| Weight | 180 lbs |
| Eyes / Hair | blue / brown |
| Scars & Marks | Savin has a cleft chin. |
| Location | Texas |
📋 Source: FBI Most Wanted — Yury Yevgenyevich Savin
If you have information about this fugitive, contact your local FBI field office or submit a tip at tips.fbi.gov.
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