Los Angeles: Jasveen Sangha, 42, a dual US-UK citizen, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on Wednesday for her role in the 2023 overdose death of actor Matthew Perry. Known in Hollywood circles as the “Ketamine Queen,” Sangha operated a high-volume drug trafficking network from her upscale North Hollywood apartment.
Federal prosecutors said Sangha supplied ketamine, methamphetamine, and other narcotics to wealthy clients in the entertainment industry, marketing herself as an exclusive dealer for celebrities. In the month of Perry’s death, prosecutors reported that Sangha, along with associate Erik Fleming, sold 51 vials of ketamine to Perry via his personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa.
After learning of Perry’s death, Sangha allegedly instructed Fleming via encrypted messages to delete all evidence, showing an attempt to conceal her involvement.
Sangha’s trafficking history dates back to at least 2019 and has been linked to another overdose death, that of Cody McLaury. Prosecutors highlighted her privileged and well-educated background, including an MBA from Hult Business School, arguing that her actions were motivated by greed rather than necessity.
Her defense, led by Mark Geragos and Alexandra Kazarian, sought leniency, citing Sangha’s acceptance of responsibility, rehabilitation efforts, two years of sustained sobriety, and strong community support.
Sangha addressed the court, expressing remorse: “I pray for forgiveness every day… Thank you for taking me out of the equation.”
Despite the defense’s appeal for a lighter sentence, the judge imposed 15 years, underscoring the severity of Sangha’s role in distributing drugs that contributed to Perry’s death.
