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Indian-origin drug dealer arrested in connection with Matthew Perry's Death
Jasveen Sangha, whose illicit activities had allegedly earned her the moniker "Ketamine Queen," is accused of selling the ketamine that led to Perry's overdose.
Jasveen Sangha is called the Ketamine Queen of US / Instagram/@jasveen_s
A 41-year-old Indian-origin woman was arrested in connection with the death of actor Matthew Perry, who succumbed to a fatal ketamine overdose in October 2023.
Jasveen Sangha, known as the "Ketamine Queen,along with a licensed physician from San Fernando Valley, was among seven individuals apprehended by U.S. authorities on Aug.15 as part of the investigation into Perry's death.
Perry, 54, who had long battled anxiety and depression after overcoming severe addiction in his 30s, was reportedly in a positive state of mind at the time of his death. However, the actor’s untimely passing prompted an investigation into the sources of the ketamine found in his system.
Sangha is accused of selling the ketamine that led to Perry's overdose. According to authorities, she operated out of a "stash house" in North Hollywood, where she sold dangerous drugs, including ketamine and methamphetamine.
Sangha, alongside another defendant, Dr. Salvador Plasencia, appeared in U.S. District Court in downtown Los Angeles on Aug.15. They both pleaded not guilty to the charges.
“These defendants cared more about profiting off of Mr. Perry than caring for his well-being,” said United States attorney Martin Estrada.
Court documents reveal that Sangha had been involved in the sale of ketamine and methamphetamine as early as June.14, 2019. Federal authorities conducted a raid on her home in March 2023, where they seized 79 bottles of liquid ketamine and nearly 2,000 meth pills. Sangha had been out on a $100,000 bond since the March arrest, which was related to a prior, unrelated case.
Ketamine, a short-acting anesthetic with hallucinogenic properties, is sometimes prescribed to treat depression and anxiety but is also frequently abused by recreational users. Reports suggest that Perry had been receiving ketamine infusion treatment for his anxiety but had also sourced the drug from other suppliers, including Sangha. According to court documents, Perry purchased 20 vials of ketamine from her for $55,000.
If convicted of all charges, Sangha would face a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in federal prison and a statutory maximum sentence of life imprisonment.
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