Ketamine Queen: Jasveen Sangha's double life and the Perry case

INLIBER examines how Jasveen Sangha moved from a privileged background to a hidden ketamine network tied to Matthew Perry’s 2023 overdose.

A new INLIBER documentary revisits the ascent and fall of Jasveen Sangha, a British‑American social figure connected to Los Angeles’ celebrity circles. The film investigates how a polished public image hid a dangerous ketamine operation tied to the Matthew Perry overdose in 2023.

Matthew Perry covers his mouth as he laughs. He wears a tan blazer and black polo shirt

From London to Los Angeles: a privileged start

Born into wealth with East London roots, Sangha studied in Europe and later relocated to California after earning an MBA in London in 2010. Her upbringing included family business ventures, and she moved in circles known for style, travel, and social influence.

Her family background and upbringing helped her build a life abroad, including a large Los Angeles home and connections to the fashion and nightlife scenes. Friends recall designer clothes, frequent jet travel, and a quest for status in elite social settings.

Tony Marquez stands in what appears to be a living room of a home. He is wearing a black T-shirt

A glamorous life and a hidden drug network

Prosecutors describe Sangha as running a sizeable drug trafficking operation that supplied ketamine and other substances to Hollywood circles. A stash house in North Hollywood was raided, and investigators say an intermediary helped source drugs for her network.

These activities occurred alongside the use of medical ketamine by a public figure, with doctors consulted before quantities grew beyond approved prescriptions. Court papers trace the drug chain from doctors to a supplier linked to Sangha’s operation.

Jash Negandhi is seen sitting in a couch-like chair. He is wearing a black T-shirt and a black jacket.

The Perry link and legal fallout

Investigators say Perry’s doctor prescribed ketamine for depression, but the patient sought more than the guidelines allowed, drawing connections to the illicit supply chain. In 2019 Sangha allegedly sold ketamine to a man who overdosed; his sister texted her to report the tragedy. Despite warnings, prosecutors say the distribution continued and ultimately connected Sangha to Perry’s death in 2023.

Her legal team asserts she has taken responsibility and has been sober for months, but disputes any direct link to Perry. The case underscores how a social media persona can mask a dangerous underground market.

Friends, memory and a double life

Friends from different circles recall Sangha as someone who enjoyed dance music, stylish attire and lavish parties. Some say she became enthralled with the status of dealing to celebrities, while others insist she was never the key player in a larger operation. A longtime friend described Sangha as someone who traveled in elite circles and was always surrounded by people who looked up to her, yet he was shocked by the criminal allegations.

Legal process and what lies ahead

With sentencing set for early February in a federal case that also involves doctors, Sangha could face decades in prison. Her attorney has emphasized responsibility and a period of sobriety, while arguing there is no direct link to Perry’s death.

Expert perspective

Bill Bodner, then head of the Drug Enforcement Administration in Los Angeles, described Sangha as an educated individual who chose to finance a glamorous public persona through drug trafficking, running a sizable operation aimed at Hollywood’s elite.

Short summary

The Sangha case highlights how wealth and glamour can obscure criminal activity and place vulnerable individuals at risk. The investigation exposed a ketamine distribution network tied to high‑profile social scenes in Los Angeles, culminating in the Perry case. Sangha faces sentencing in the federal process, which could be lengthy.