The so-called “Ketamine Queen of Los Angeles,” charged with supplying the drugs that led to Matthew Perry’s death, lived a life of luxury, boasting about her status as a “celebrity drug dealer with high-quality goods.” Jasveen Sangha, 41, enjoyed a lavish lifestyle, driving a BMW and taking exotic trips to destinations like Mexico, Spain, Italy, and Dubai, all while remaining indifferent to the lethal consequences of her actions, according to prosecutors.
Prosecutors argue that Sangha’s drug dealing funded her extravagant lifestyle, which included renting a North Hollywood stash house for thousands of dollars a month and driving a leased 2024 BMW after swapping her rented Range Rover. They highlighted her financial means as a risk factor for flight in a motion to keep her in custody.
Known for her glamorous appearance, Sangha, who friends say was “obsessed” with her looks and frequently indulged in Botox treatments and IV drips, prided herself on being a dealer to the stars, according to federal claims. Despite also dealing methamphetamine and magic mushrooms, her specialty was ketamine, which she promoted as top-quality.
In the days leading up to her arrest, Sangha maintained an active social life, visiting salons, shopping, and attending Hollywood parties. Friends described her as “carefree” and unconcerned about the looming consequences.
Sangha, a dual American-British national, faces a minimum of 10 years to life imprisonment if convicted on all charges. She was among five people arrested in connection with Perry’s death, accused of supplying the ketamine that led to the actor’s fatal overdose on October 28, 2023.
Authorities discovered a significant quantity of illegal drugs during a raid on her North Hollywood home in March 2024, including counterfeit pills, ketamine, Xanax, psilocybin mushrooms, and cocaine. Sangha was also found with drug trafficking tools, a drug ledger, and a firearm registered to her boyfriend.
Prosecutors also pointed to a troubling social media post from Sangha in July, where she wore a bracelet with mushroom charms, highlighting her connection to the illegal substances. Sangha, who had been free on bond following a prior arrest for meth possession, was held without bail after being charged in connection with Perry’s death.
The indictment also implicates Dr. Salvador Plasencia, Dr. Mark Chavez, Perry’s personal assistant Kenneth Iwamasa, and associate Erik Fleming, with Fleming allegedly selling the fatal batch of drugs to Perry. The medical examiner confirmed that Perry died from “acute effects of ketamine,” and the other co-defendants have taken plea deals, except for Plasencia, who faces up to 120 years in prison if convicted.
“These defendants prioritized profit over Perry’s well-being, gambling with lives out of greed,” said Martin Estrada, US Attorney for the Central District of California, during a press conference.
