Matthew Perry's death: Who is 'ketamine queen' Jasveen Sangha, who allegedly gave the FRIENDS star the fatal dose | Hollywood

Following the tragic death of Matthew Perry, a new figure has come into the spotlight: Jasveen Sangha, also known as the “Ketamine Queen.” The alleged drug trafficker, a key figure in the investigation, is accused of supplying the fatal dose of ketamine that contributed to the “Friends” star's death. New revelations about a dangerous drug ring and disturbing details about Perry's final days, including a murder plot by his doctors and nursing staff, have shocked both fans and the entertainment world.

“Ketamine Queen” charged in Matthew Perry case

On August 15, major revelations came to light in the case of the Hollywood star, who was found dead in his rental home last October. According to the Justice Department, a shady figure named Jasveen Sangha has emerged among the five defendants – two licensed physicians and Perry's longtime assistant. As reported, prosecutors have described the case as a “broad underground criminal network” that exploited the actor's struggle with substance abuse for financial gain.

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During Thursday's press conference, the ministry alleged that Sangha exploited Mr. Perry by selling him significant amounts of ketamine over a two-week period in October 2023. In addition, she “sold approximately 50 vials of ketamine for approximately $11,000.”

Who is Jasveen Sangha?

Jasveen Sangha, the 41-year-old dual national accused of being the “ketamine queen,” is a central figure in the tragic death of Matthew Perry. Described as one of the two main suspects in the case, Sangha attracted attention for allegedly tirelessly engaging in drug trafficking even after being involved in two fatal overdoses, including those of Perry and another person in 2019.

After Perry's death, a look into her luxurious warehouse revealed a shocking amount of drugs, including “80 vials of ketamine, thousands of pills of methamphetamine, cocaine, bottles of Xanax and other illegally obtained prescription drugs,” showing that she was deeply involved in a high-level drug operation.

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Records show that before Perry, she allegedly sold ketamine to Cody McLaury in 2019, hours before his death, which was ruled an overdose. Sangha faces a maximum sentence of life in prison, according to prosecutors.

Jasveen Sangha's connection to Matthew Perry's death

Sangha, who has a criminal past, pleaded not guilty along with 42-year-old Dr. Salvador Plascencia and is scheduled to appear in court soon. She was arrested back in March for ketamine possession with intent to resell. Authorities said Thursday that Sangha knew her actions contributed to Perry's death, according to a text message she sent to drug dealer Fleming in which she instructed him to “delete all our messages” after learning of the actor's death.

The alleged plan to cause Perry's death was reportedly hatched by the “Ketamine Queen” and 42-year-old Dr. Salvador Plascencia. They were joined by three other people: Dr. Mark Chavez, who claimed to have sold the drug to Plascencia; Eric Fleming, 54, who confessed to distributing the drug that led to Perry's death; and Perry's longtime assistant Kenneth Iwamasa, who injected him with the fatal doses. According to authorities, Sangha, a known drug trafficker, used her North Hollywood residence as a distribution center for the ketamine.