State Department Removes Person from Sanctions List Effective Immediately
Published Date: 5/15/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of State has officially removed Kyriaki Demetriou Kamperi from the special sanctions list, meaning her property and interests in the U.S. are no longer blocked. This change took effect on January 8, 2026, and signals a shift in how certain sanctions are applied. If you’re tracking sanctions or business ties, this update could impact financial dealings and legal status.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Individual Removed from SDN List
On January 8, 2026, the Department of State published that Kyriaki Demetriou Kamperi has been removed from the Treasury Department’s Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List. The notice states her property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction are unblocked as of that date.
Secondary Sanctions Risk Noted
The published entry for Kyriaki Demetriou Kamperi includes the note: "Secondary sanctions risk: See Section 11 of Executive Order 14024." The notice directs readers to that Executive Order for information about possible secondary sanctions risk.
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