'Ketamine Queen' Jasveen Sangha Denies Connection To Matthew Perry Ahead Of Trial

Jasveen Sangha, dubbed the "Ketamine Queen," was arrested for allegedly supplying ketamine that led to "Friends" actor Matthew Perry's overdose in October 2023.

The raiding of the alleged drug supplier's home revealed large quantities of methamphetamine and ketamine.

In a shocking turn of events, Jasveen Sangha's attorney claims that she never had any connection to Matthew Perry; however, evidence from encrypted messages and her phone implicates her.

Sangha is set to stand trial on March 4, 2025, alongside Dr. Salvador Plasencia. Both have pleaded not guilty to charges relating to the death of Perry, who passed away from a ketamine overdose at the age of 54.

Sangha faces an 18-count superseding indictment for allegedly supplying ketamine to Perry in the weeks leading up to his death.

Per the Daily Mail, she is charged with conspiracy to distribute ketamine, maintaining drug-related premises, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute ketamine, and five counts of ketamine distribution.

Despite the allegations, Sangha's attorney, Mark Geragos, strongly denied any connection between his client and the late actor.

Speaking on the "Today Show" on Wednesday, Geragos emphasized, "There's no mystery, she isn't connected to Matthew Perry at all. People try to make her out to be something that she isn't but there's a whole different side here and story to be told and that will be told at her trial."

However, Sangha is implicated in Perry's overdose as she allegedly used the encrypted messaging app Signal on October 11, 2023, to inform co-defendant Eric Fleming that her ketamine was "high quality" and offered a sample for Perry, saying, "It's unmarked but it's amazing – he take one and try it and I have more if he likes."

According to the indictment, on October 24, 25 vials of ketamine were purchased from Sangha for Perry, with Sangha also providing ketamine lollipops as a bonus for the large order.

When Sangha learned of Perry's death on October 28, she allegedly contacted one of her co-conspirators and urged them to erase any digital evidence from their cell phones.

Just two weeks after Perry's ketamine-related overdose, Sangha flew to Tokyo, where she indulged in lychee martinis at the Mandarin Oriental hotel, known for its $1,847-a-night suites.

In February 2024, four months after Perry's death, Sangha shared smirking selfies while enjoying a getaway in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. She flaunted her luxurious beachfront residence and was seen sipping cocktails by the pool.

In March 2024, a raid on Sangha's home uncovered a vast array of evidence tied to her drug operations, including nearly 2,000 grams of methamphetamine.

According to an affidavit filed by DEA agent Tyler Abrego on March 20, during the raid, "law enforcement seized significant quantities of illegal drugs, including approximately 1,978 grams of orange pills that field tested positive for methamphetamine, 79 bottles containing a clear liquid that field tested positive for ketamine, and various other suspect narcotics."

The complaint labeled Sangha as a "large volume drug dealer," already under the radar of the DEA, LAPD homicide detectives, and the US Postal Inspection Service.

Authorities also confiscated her cell phone, which contained text conversations about selling meth pills and ketamine. In one exchange, Sangha requested a payment of "958.51" to her PayPal and added, "I think you'll like these but remember they're double strength."

Videos from her phone further implicated her, showing her "cooking ketamine," as detailed in the affidavit.

Experts suggest that Sangha could be facing a life sentence in connection to Perry's death.

Neama Rahmani, a former federal narcotics prosecutor and current president of West Coast Trial Lawyers, stated, "'Jasveen Sangha was the source of the ketamine that killed Perry and she could easily receive a potential life sentence over his death."

Rahmani further explained, "There will be a lot of pressure on lower-level defendants and witnesses to flip on the doctor who provided the Ketamine or anyone else who played a role in getting it to Perry unlawfully."

He added: "Some doctors believe ketamine infusions can treat anxiety and depression, but it's one of the most abused party drugs. Perry should not have been using ketamine in a hot tub outside of a therapeutic setting."

Given the high-profile nature of the case, Rahmani emphasized that it would likely "send a message to doctors as well as dealers who are profiting from distributing ketamine."

The recent criminal charges issued to five people, including Sangha, in connection with Perry's tragic death have triggered a fresh wave of sorrow for his closest friends and circle.

Due to this development, a source revealed to People Magazine that the charges "brought back a lot of feelings" for Perry's closest pals, especially his co-stars from "Friends."

The source said, "Matthew did have true friends that loved and cared about him. They would have all tried to help him if he'd reached out. It makes them sad that he was surrounded by enablers."