Ketamine Queen Sentenced to 15 Years for Supplying Drugs in Matthew Perry's Death

Jasveen Sangha, a notorious drug dealer, received a 15-year federal prison sentence for her role in the overdose death of the 'Friends' actor.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 11:19am

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Jasveen Sangha, a 42-year-old drug dealer known as the 'Ketamine Queen,' has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for her involvement in supplying the drugs that led to the overdose death of actor Matthew Perry in 2023. Sangha, who had dual US and UK citizenship, operated an underground drug network that allegedly distributed controlled substances like ketamine to people in elite social circles. She was one of five defendants who pleaded guilty in the case related to Perry's death.

Why it matters

The sentencing of Jasveen Sangha, a high-profile drug dealer, highlights the ongoing battle against the opioid crisis and the illegal distribution of powerful anesthetics like ketamine, which can be misused recreationally. This case also sheds light on the drug problems plaguing Hollywood's elite circles and the need for stronger regulations and enforcement to prevent such tragedies.

The details

Authorities allege that Sangha was part of a group that distributed the ketamine that contributed to Matthew Perry's fatal overdose in October 2023. During a search before her arrest in 2024, police found around 80 vials of ketamine and other drugs like methamphetamine, cocaine, and Xanax in her North Hollywood residence. Sangha, who had previously worked at Merrill Lynch, was accused of running an underground drug operation that supplied controlled substances to people in high-profile social circles.

  • Jasveen Sangha was arrested in 2024 for her involvement in the drug distribution network.
  • On April 8, 2026, Sangha was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett.

The players

Jasveen Sangha

A 42-year-old drug dealer with dual US and UK citizenship, known as the 'Ketamine Queen' for operating an underground drug network that allegedly supplied controlled substances like ketamine to people in elite social circles.

Matthew Perry

The late actor known for his role as Chandler Bing in the popular TV series 'Friends,' who died from an overdose in October 2023.

Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett

The judge who presided over Jasveen Sangha's sentencing and described her actions as a series of 'horrible decisions' that shattered lives.

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What they’re saying

“The defendant's actions were a series of horrible decisions that shattered lives.”

— Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett

What’s next

The case is now closed, with Jasveen Sangha serving a 15-year federal prison sentence for her role in the drug distribution network that contributed to Matthew Perry's overdose death.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing battle against the opioid crisis and the need for stronger regulations and enforcement to prevent the illegal distribution of powerful drugs like ketamine, which can have devastating consequences, even for high-profile individuals like Matthew Perry.