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Jasveen Sangha
Introduction
In 2025, a shocking criminal saga captured headlines and stirred global outcry: the death of actor Matthew Perry, best known as Chandler Bing in Friends. Central to the investigation was a woman dubbed the “Ketamine Queen”—Jasveen Sangha, a dual U.S.-U.K. citizen. Once an unassuming MBA graduate, she transformed into a notorious figure linked to a fatal overdose and reportedly operated an underground drug empire from her North Hollywood home. In August 2025, she agreed to plead guilty to multiple federal charges, altering the last remaining major legal chapter in the actor’s death.
This article explores her education, alleged operations, the tragic consequences, and the legal implications of her plea—a sobering tale of hubris, addiction, and accountability.
1. Early Life & Education
Public records suggest that Jasveen Sangha was born in London in the early 1980s—around 1982–1983—making her approximately 42–43 years old in 2025 . She attended Calabasas High School in the affluent Los Angeles suburb of Calabasas, where she was described by acquaintances as “meticulous and studious”.
She later earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Irvine (circa 2005) followed by an MBA from Hult International Business School in London (circa 2010) . At one point, she attempted to operate a nail salon in Studio City, which reportedly failed.
2. The Rise of the “Ketamine Queen”
With her academic credentials in hand, Sangha ventured into Los Angeles’s luxury social circles. She rebranded herself online as a globe-trotting curator of glamorous events, frequently posting photos from exclusive parties with celebrities—a lifestyle far removed from traditional business models The Economic Times.
Yet behind the curated images lurked a darker reality. Federal prosecutors allege that since at least June 2019, Sangha operated a stash house in North Hollywood—referred to in filings as the “Sangha Stash House” or a “drug-selling emporium”—where she stored, packaged, and distributed narcotics, including ketamine, methamphetamine, cocaine, and prescription drugs.
Neighbors described frequent parties and a steady stream of late-night visitors, signaling unusual activity from the residence.
A raid in March 2023 uncovered a trove of illicit substances: approximately 79 vials of liquid ketamine, about 1.4 kg of meth-laced pills, cocaine, and prescription medications.
3. Alleged Drug Distribution & Fatal Overdoses
Ketamine Sales & Celeb Connections
Sangha is accused of marketing her narcotics to affluent, celebrity clients. Prosecutors allege she supplied 50 vials of ketamine—purportedly including “ketamine lollipops”—to individuals connected to Friends star Matthew Perry, totaling roughly $11,000 in cash over a two-week span in October 2023.
Role in Matthew Perry’s Death
Matthew Perry was found dead on October 28, 2023, in his Los Angeles home. The acute effects of ketamine, along with factors like buprenorphine, coronary disease, and drowning, were cited as contributing causes.
According to filings, the ketamine came from Sangha via an intermediary, Erik Fleming, who purchased doses for Perry’s assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, who administered the injections. Sangha allegedly provided a sample for Perry to try, further tightening the chain of culpability.
Prior Fatal Overdose (2019)
In a chilling parallel, Sangha also admitted to selling ketamine to a man (Cody McLaury) in August 2019, who died from an overdose just hours later. The victim’s family reportedly sent her a message stating, “The ketamine you sold my brother killed him.” Rather than prompting remorse, Sangha allegedly Googled whether “ketamine can be listed as a cause of death”.
4. Legal Proceedings & Plea Deal (August 2025)
Sangha was arrested in August 2024, and she initially pleaded not guilty, remanded to custody without bond. Her trial was scheduled several times but postponed; in August 2025, a federal judge in Los Angeles set a new trial date of September 23, 2025.
However, in a dramatic development, Sangha agreed to plead guilty to the following charges:
- One count of maintaining a drug-involved premises
- Three counts of ketamine distribution
- One count of ketamine distribution resulting in death or serious bodily injury.
She is the fifth and final defendant in the case to accept a plea deal, joining others like Erik Fleming, Kenneth Iwamasa, Mark Chavez, and Salvador Plasencia—each already having entered guilt pleas for their roles .
Sentencing Exposure
Sangha now faces a potentially decades-long prison sentence:
- Up to 20 years for the premises charge
- Up to 10 years for each ketamine distribution count
- Up to 15 years for distribution resulting in death or serious injury
- Some reports suggest a combined maximum of up to 45 years.
5. The Inside Picture: Lifestyle & Modus Operandi
Sangha curated a lavish lifestyle funded, prosecutors say, by illicit drug profits:
- Luxury vehicles including a BMW and Range Rover
- Lavish North Hollywood residence rented for thousands a month
- Exotic vacations to locations like Dubai, Italy, Spain, Greece, Japan, Mexico, France, Antigua
- High-end beauty treatments such as Botox and IV drips.
Meanwhile, her social media painted the picture of a jet-setter and party promoter—creating a stark contrast with the reality alleged by prosecutors.
6. Ethical and Cultural Reflections
Exploiting Addiction
Prosecutors argue that Sangha and others exploited Perry’s history of addiction, providing high-purity ketamine when medical professionals refused to meet his escalating demands.
Celebrity Privilege & Accountability
This case sparked debate over how celebrity status enabled access to dangerous substances—and illuminated how those in the social circles around them can play dangerous enabling roles.
Legal Ramifications
With Sangha pleading guilty, the case shifts from tragedy toward closure. Her plea eliminates the need for a lengthy trial, but raises broader questions about sentencing, drug regulation, and the responsibility of people who sell controlled substances to vulnerable individuals.
7. What’s Next?
With Sangha’s plea, sentencing will be the next major milestone—likely occurring months after the formal entry. Meanwhile:
- Other co-defendants are awaiting their sentencing dates in late 2025.
- The global narrative has shifted from speculation to legal reckoning, reminding us of the lethal risks when pleasure-seeking intersects with illicit access and mental health struggles.
Conclusion
Jasveen Sangha’s trajectory—from MBA graduate to alleged kingpin—underscores how ambition, indulgence, and moral compromise can converge in catastrophic ways. Labeled the “Ketamine Queen”, her case became emblematic of a society that glamorizes and commodifies escape—even unto death.
As she prepares for sentencing, this story remains a cautionary tale of addiction’s complexities, the dark allure of fame, and a justice system grappling with the fallout when personal tragedy intersects with criminal commerce.
