“Ketamine Queen” Jasveen Sangha Jailed for Role in Matthew Perry Death

Published April 9, 2026 02:42

Tim James

Tim James

For years, Sangha successfully ran a drug trafficking operation catering to Hollywood’s elite.

Jasveen Sangha, a British-born socialite turned drug supplier, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for her role in the ketamine-related death of Matthew Perry.

Sangha was convicted on multiple federal charges, including supplying the drug that led to the Friends star’s death in 2023. Prosecutors said she sold dozens of vials of ketamine, including the fatal dose, through an intermediary.

Once part of Hollywood’s elite social scene, Sangha, dubbed the «Ketamine Queen», was described by acquaintances as driven by access to celebrity circles rather than money. Authorities, however, said she ran a significant drug operation catering to high-profile clients.

Police raided Sangha’s home in March 2024, where they found 79 vials of ketamine and a stash of other drugs. Photo: US District Court

Investigators uncovered large quantities of narcotics at her home, including ketamine and other substances. Evidence presented in court suggested she had been involved in drug distribution for several years prior to Perry’s death.

Family members of the actor said her actions caused «irreversible» harm, urging the court to impose a harsh sentence.

Officials ruled that ketamine was the primary cause of Perry’s death after he was found floating face down in a hot tub in late 2023. Photo: Willy Sanjuan/Invision

The case has drawn attention to drug use within celebrity circles and the risks associated with substances like ketamine, which officials confirmed as the primary cause of Perry’s death.

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