Who is Jasveen Sangha and what's her connection to Matthew Perry's death?

New disturbing details about actor Matthew Perry's death have shocked fans worldwide. Amid arrests made in relation to the actor's death, a new name has come up - Jasveen Sangha aka the ‘Ketamine Queen'

The alleged drug dealer, a key player in the investigation, is accused of providing the lethal dose of ketamine that led to the FRIENDS star's death.

Investigations have revealed a dangerous drug ring and disturbing details surrounding Perry's final days, including a death plot by his doctors and aid.

Ketamine Queencharged in Matthew Perry’s case

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On August 15, new revelations emerged about the Hollywood star's death. Perry was found dead at his rental property last October. According to the US Department of Justice, among the five people charged—two licensed doctors and Perry’s longtime assistant—a shadowy figure named Jasveen Sangha has come to light.

Prosecutors have reportedly characterised the case as involving a "broad underground criminal network" that exploited the actor’s struggle with substance abuse for financial gain.

During the press conference held on Thursday, investigators alleged Sangha exploited Perry by selling him substantial quantities of ketamine over two weeks in October 2023. Additionally she “sold approximately 50 vials of ketamine for approximately $11,000.”

Who is Jasveen Sangha?

Jasveen Sangha aka Ketamine Queen has been named as one of two primary suspects in Perry's death, The 41-year-old has dual citizenship of the United States and the United Kingdom.

Sangha raised eyebrows for her alleged relentless pursuit of drug dealing, even after being implicated in two fatal overdoses, including Perry's and another individual in 2019.

After Perry passed away, a look into her lavish home revealed a shocking amount of drugs including “80 vials of ketamine, thousands of pills containing methamphetamine, cocaine, bottles of Xanax and other illegally obtained prescription drugs,” showing that Sangha was deeply involved in a high-level drug business.

Before Perry, in 2019, she allegedly sold ketamine to Cody McLaury, hours before his death which was ruled as an overdose.

If found guilty, Sangha faces a maximum of life in prison, prosecutors have stated to the press.

Jasveen Sangha’s connection to Matthew Perry’s death

Sangha reportedly has a criminal history and entered a not-guilty plea alongside Dr Salvador Plascencia, 42. The two are slated to appear in court soon. She was previously arrested in March for ketamine possession with intent to distribute.

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Authorities indicated on Thursday that Sangha knew her actions had contributed to Perry’s death, as was evident from a text she sent to Fleming, a drug dealer, instructing him to “Delete all our messages” after learning of the actor’s passing.

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Sangha and Dr Plascencia had orchestrated Perry's death, the prosecutors have alleged.

They were joined by three other individuals: 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 those lethal doses into his body.