Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Jasveen Sangha, a dual British-American citizen widely known as the "Ketamine Queen" among her clients, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on April 8, 2026.
This sentence was directly related to her role in the death of actor Matthew Perry, star of the series "Friends," who died on October 28, 2023, from the acute effects of ketamine.
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Sangha was found guilty of supplying the ketamine that caused the fatal overdose.
This sentence came after Jasveen Sangha pleaded guilty to five federal charges, including distribution of ketamine resulting in death or serious injury.
The federal court imposed the sentence after prosecutors highlighted "the broad scope of the defendant's illegality [and] her callous response to the deaths she helped cause."
Jasveen Sangha's Involvement in Matthew Perry's Death
Matthew Perry, an actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the series "Friends," died on October 28, 2023, at the age of 54.
The cause of death was confirmed as acute ketamine overdose, with other contributing factors including drowning, coronary artery disease, and buprenorphine.
The medical examiner ruled Perry's death an accident, although he was known to have undergone ketamine infusion therapy for depression and anxiety and to have been addicted to the drug.
An extensive investigation was opened in May 2024 by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), in collaboration with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS).
In August 2024, Jasveen Sangha, along with four other individuals, was indicted in connection with Perry's death.
Sangha was accused of supplying approximately 50 vials of ketamine to Perry for $11,000.
In his plea agreement, Sangha directly admitted to supplying the ketamine that caused Perry's death and also admitted to instructing an accomplice to delete all incriminating text messages after the actor's death.
Jasveen Sangha's Prison Sentence Details
In September 2025, Jasveen Sangha pleaded guilty to five federal charges.
These charges included one count of managing drug-involved property, three counts of distribution of ketamine, and one count of distribution of ketamine resulting in death or serious injury.
This guilty plea formed the basis for her sentencing.On April 8, 2026, Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett sentenced Jasveen Sangha to 15 years in federal prison, plus three years of supervised release.
Judge Garnett stated that Sangha was "perhaps one of the most culpable" of the defendants charged in the case.
Prosecutors had previously requested a 15-year sentence, highlighting the nature of Sangha's crimes and her lack of empathy for the consequences of her actions.
Despite facing a maximum sentence of 65 years in prison, Sangha accepted the 15-year sentence.
At the hearing, she expressed shame for her actions, stating that it was a "terrible decision" that had had a profound impact on many lives.
Profile of Jasveen Sangha and Her Drug Distribution Network
Jasveen Sangha, born on July 22, 1983, is a convicted felon and drug dealer operating in Hollywood.
She earned the nickname "Ketamine Queen" due to the high volume of drug trafficking she ran, catering to high-profile clients from her North Hollywood residence.
Sangha has a well-established educational background, with a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Irvine, and an M.B.A. from Hult International Business School in London in 2010.
However, prosecutors noted that Sangha has not held a legitimate job since 2019.
Her illegal business has led to tragedy before; in August 2019, Sangha sold four vials of ketamine to Cody McLaury, who later died of an overdose.
During a search of her home in March 2024, law enforcement discovered various illicit substances.
These included cocaine, counterfeit Xanax, methamphetamine pills, and nearly 80 vials of liquid ketamine.