Christopher Raia

Christopher Gilbert Raia (born April 17, 1976) is an American law enforcement officer who has served as Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation since 2026. Raia served as the assistant director in charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's New York City field office from March 2025 to January 2026, before being sworn in as deputy director.

Early life and education (1976–1998) Christopher Gilbert Raia was born on April 17, 1976, in Illinois. and the United States Coast Guard Academy.

Career United States Coast Guard (1994–2003) He graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in 1998. He then served in Florida as a United States Coast Guard Lieutenant.

FBI Counterterrorism Division (2003–2026) In 2003, Raia joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a special agent.

Raia was involved in the investigation into the 2025 New Orleans truck attack. In March 2025, Kash Patel, the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, fired James Dennehy, the assistant director in charge of the New York City field office. Raia succeeded Dennehy. and the 2025 NBA illegal gambling prosecution.

Deputy Director of the FBI (2026–present) In January 2026, The New York Times reported that Raia had been named as the deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, succeeding Dan Bongino.