Ketamine Queen sentenced to 15 years in prison

British-American drug dealer supplied drugs to late 'Friends' star Matthew Perry

Apr. 12, 2026 at 1:56pm

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An extreme close-up of a small plastic bag containing a white powdery substance, reflecting the harsh lighting and creating a stark, gritty visual that conceptually represents the investigation into illicit drug dealing.A high-profile drug bust exposes the dark underbelly of the entertainment industry's opioid crisis.Los Angeles Today

Jasveen Sangha, a 42-year-old dual U.S. and British citizen known as the 'Ketamine Queen,' has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for operating a drug dealing operation out of her Los Angeles apartment and supplying narcotics to wealthy customers, including the late actor Matthew Perry.

Why it matters

The case highlights the ongoing opioid crisis in Hollywood and the challenges law enforcement faces in cracking down on high-level drug dealers catering to celebrities and the entertainment industry elite.

The details

Sangha and four others were charged in connection with Perry's death. Prosecutors alleged that Sangha ran a sophisticated drug emporium from her upscale LA apartment, distributing ketamine and other narcotics to her wealthy clientele in the entertainment capital.

  • Sangha was sentenced on April 12, 2026.

The players

Jasveen Sangha

A 42-year-old British-American dual citizen known as the 'Ketamine Queen' who operated a drug dealing operation out of her Los Angeles apartment.

Matthew Perry

The late Canadian-American actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the sitcom 'Friends.'

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The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing battle against the opioid crisis in Hollywood and the need for stronger enforcement and regulation to prevent drug dealers from exploiting vulnerable celebrities and the entertainment industry.