L.A. Drug Dealer Sentenced to 15 Years for Selling Ketamine That Killed Matthew Perry

Jasveen Sangha, known as the 'Ketamine Queen,' pleaded guilty to charges related to the actor's overdose death.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 7:53pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single vial of white powder against a pitch-black background, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic that conceptually represents the illicit drug trade and its tragic consequences.The sentencing of a notorious Hollywood drug dealer who supplied the ketamine that killed actor Matthew Perry exposes the devastating human toll of the opioid crisis.Los Angeles Today

Jasveen Sangha, a North Hollywood drug trafficker who pleaded guilty to selling the ketamine that killed actor Matthew Perry, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Wednesday. Sangha, who operated a drug business catering to high-profile Hollywood clients, acknowledged supplying 50 vials of ketamine to Perry, one of which caused his fatal overdose in 2023. Prosecutors described Sangha as an unrepentant drug dealer who continued selling even after learning the ketamine she provided may have killed Perry.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing opioid crisis and the devastating impact of illicit drug distribution, especially among vulnerable populations like celebrities who may struggle with addiction. It also raises questions about accountability for drug suppliers whose products lead to overdose deaths.

The details

According to court documents, Sangha learned in 2023 that Perry was interested in ketamine through an acquaintance of the actor's personal assistant. She offered a sample, later supplying 50 vials, one of which killed Perry. After hearing of the overdose, Sangha attempted to destroy evidence of her involvement. Prosecutors said she told a coconspirator to 'delete all our messages.' In addition to the charges related to Perry's death, Sangha also pleaded guilty to selling drugs that caused another man's overdose in 2019.

  • In 2023, Sangha supplied 50 vials of ketamine to Matthew Perry, one of which caused his fatal overdose.
  • After learning of Perry's overdose, Sangha moved to destroy evidence of her involvement in the crime.
  • Sangha was sentenced on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

The players

Jasveen Sangha

A North Hollywood drug trafficker known as the 'Ketamine Queen' who pleaded guilty to selling the ketamine that killed actor Matthew Perry.

Matthew Perry

The famous actor who died from a ketamine overdose in 2023 after obtaining the drug from Jasveen Sangha.

Debbie Perry

Matthew Perry's stepmother, who urged the court to deliver the maximum possible prison sentence for Jasveen Sangha.

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What they’re saying

“There is no joy and no light in the window.”

— Debbie Perry, Matthew Perry's stepmother

“Jasveen Sangha 'didn't care' about Perry's death and 'kept selling' even after discovering the ketamine she supplied the actor may have killed him.”

— Prosecutors

What’s next

The judge's 15-year sentence for Jasveen Sangha falls short of the maximum 65-year prison term she faced, but it still represents a significant punishment for her role in Matthew Perry's tragic overdose death.

The takeaway

This case underscores the devastating human toll of the opioid crisis, even among high-profile individuals, and the urgent need for stronger accountability and prevention measures to combat illicit drug distribution networks that prey on vulnerable populations.