Jasveen Sangha, 43, is a British-American convicted felon and drug dealer, widely known as the “Ketamine Queen.” She gained international attention after being indicted and later pleading guilty in connection with the overdose death of actor Matthew Perry.Prosecutors alleged that Sangha operated a drug distribution network from her North Hollywood home for several years. On April 8, 2026, she was sentenced to 15 years in prison for her role in supplying the ketamine that led to Perry’s death. She has remained in custody since August 2024.Early life and educationSangha was born in London to parents Nilem Singh and Baljeet Singh Chhokar and is of Punjabi origin. Her grandparents built a successful fortune in the fashion retail industry in East London. Following her mother’s remarriage, the family relocated to Calabasas, California, where Sangha spent much of her youth.She completed high school in Calabasas in 2001. Her senior yearbook quote read: “It isn’t what they say about you, it’s what they whisper.”Sangha later attended the University of California, Irvine, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in social sciences. In 2010, she completed an MBA at Hult International Business School in London.She was also associated with a business in Studio City, Los Angeles, called Stiletto Nail Bar. However, prosecutors noted that she appeared to have no legitimate employment from 2019 onward.Drug trafficking activitiesAccording to court documents, Sangha used her North Hollywood apartment as a base to produce, store, and distribute illegal drugs over a period of at least five years, beginning no later than 2019.In August 2019, she sold ketamine to a customer, Cody McLaury, who later died of an overdose. Prosecutors stated that Sangha was aware of his death—citing a message from the victim’s sister—but continued her drug operations.During a search of her home in March 2024, authorities recovered multiple substances, including cocaine, counterfeit Xanax, methamphetamine pills, and nearly 80 vials of liquid ketamine.After Dr Salvador Plasencia reduced his ketamine supply, Sangha became a primary supplier to Matthew Perry. In October 2023, she worked with Erik Fleming to provide ketamine to Perry, initially supplying a sample in an unbranded vial. She later sold around 50 vials through Perry’s assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, and provided an additional 25 vials in a subsequent deal, reportedly including ketamine-laced lollipops as a bonus.Prosecutors stated that the fatal dose was traced to ketamine supplied by Sangha. Following news of Perry’s death, she allegedly instructed Fleming via an encrypted app to delete their messages.Legal proceedingsSangha was first arrested on drug charges in March 2024 and released on a $100,000 bond. In August 2024, she was indicted again—along with four co-defendants—for her role in Perry’s death. Her bail was revoked, and she has remained in custody since then.On September 3, 2025, she pleaded guilty to five federal charges:Maintaining a drug-involved premisesDistribution resulting in deathThree counts of ketamine distributionThese charges carried a potential maximum sentence of up to 65 years in prison.Her sentencing was rescheduled multiple times before taking place on April 8, 2026. Prosecutors sought a 15-year sentence along with supervised release, while her defense requested time served. The court ultimately sentenced her to 15 years in federal prison.Personal lifeOn social media, Sangha portrayed herself as an art enthusiast and frequent international traveller, often posting about trips between London and Los Angeles.In the months following Perry’s death, she shared images from travels to Japan and Mexico, showcasing a luxury lifestyle that included caviar and afternoon tea. She also celebrated her 40th birthday at a Koreatown lounge in Los Angeles.In July 2024, shortly before her indictment, she posted a photo of a bracelet with mushroom charms, captioned: “Pulling out old raver candy #ravetothegrave”.