"Ketamine Queen" Pleads Guilty to Distributing Deadly Drug to Matthew Perry and Others

Jasveen Sangha, a 42-year-old woman from Los Angeles, has agreed to plead guilty to charges related to the distribution of ketamine, a powerful anesthetic and recreational drug, that led to the death of actor Matthew Perry. The guilty plea comes after federal prosecutors charged Sangha with nine counts, including maintaining a drug-involved premises and distribution of ketamine resulting in death or serious bodily injury. Sangha's plea agreement, signed on August 14, acknowledges that she is guilty of the charges and could face up to 65 years in prison.

Key Takeaways:

• Sangha, known as the "Ketamine Queen," operated a ketamine trafficking ring from her Los Angeles apartment, distributing the deadly drug to multiple customers, including Matthew Perry and others.
• The actor, known for his role as Chandler Bing on the TV show "Friends," died on October 28, 2023, from a ketamine overdose.
• Sangha emerged as the key suspect after authorities raided her apartment in March 2024, finding cocaine, 79 vials of ketamine, and three pounds of orange pills containing methamphetamine.
• Sangha advertised her services on Instagram, projecting an air of exclusivity and offering samples of her ketamine, which she claimed was "amazing."
• The investigation revealed that Sangha had sold ketamine to at least one other customer, Ryan McLaury, who died in August 2019 after taking the drug.
• Sangha continued to distribute illicit drugs from her apartment for five years after McLaury's death.
• The guilty plea marks a significant development in the case, with four other individuals involved in the distribution of ketamine also agreeing to plead guilty for their roles in Perry's death.

Statistics:

• Sangha faces up to 65 years in prison on five federal charges.
• Ketamine was found at the scene of Matthew Perry's death, which was later determined to be the cause of his death.
• Authorities found 79 vials of ketamine and three pounds of orange pills containing methamphetamine in Sangha's apartment.
• Sangha had at least two customers who died after taking her ketamine, including Ryan McLaury in 2019.
• Sangha continued to distribute illicit drugs from her apartment for five years after McLaury's death.

Sources:

• federal prosecutors
• court documents
• investigation findings
• Instagram posts and stories from Jasveen Sangha's account.