One year after Matthew Perry’s tragic passing, unanswered questions still swirl around the mysterious circumstances of his death. Newly unsealed court documents have placed Jasveen Sangha—known in Hollywood’s underground drug scene as the “Ketamine Queen”—at the center of an investigation into illicit ketamine distribution.
While Perry was publicly battling addiction and mental health issues, behind the scenes, he had reportedly been purchasing ketamine online and sourcing large quantities of the drug through Sangha’s black-market network. The case not only sheds light on Perry’s final days but also exposes the dangers of unregulated ketamine use, the risks of illicit drug markets, and Hollywood’s troubled relationship with addiction.
Could Matthew Perry’s death have been prevented? Was it an accidental overdose, or is someone to blame? And how did a woman living in a North Hollywood apartment come to be one of the most notorious figures in Hollywood’s illicit drug trade?
Before her dramatic arrest, Jasveen Sangha portrayed herself as a globe-trotting socialite. On Instagram, she posted pictures from luxury hotels in Japan, beachfront villas in Mexico, and five-star restaurants in Dubai. But beneath the facade of high-end fashion and international travel, federal prosecutors allege that she was the mastermind of an underground ketamine ring, supplying powerful anesthetics to Hollywood’s elite.
While Perry was her most high-profile client, authorities believe Sangha’s network extended far beyond him. Her operation reportedly supplied ketamine vials, cocaine, and other illicit substances to actors, musicians, and tech executives—many of whom sought mind-altering substances under the guise of therapy.
Despite projecting an image of luxury, Sangha lived in a modest North Hollywood apartment, which investigators now say was actually a well-hidden drug stash house.
Court records reveal that when authorities raided her home, they found:
Investigators suspect this wasn’t the first time her supply had led to a fatal overdose. In 2019, tech entrepreneur Cody McLaury allegedly died after purchasing ketamine from Sangha—yet no charges were filed at the time.
Matthew Perry had battled addiction for decades, a struggle he detailed in his memoir. Though he had reportedly achieved sobriety, in 2023, he turned to ketamine therapy in hopes of treating depression and chronic pain.
Ketamine clinics, including those in New Mexico, have marketed the drug as a breakthrough treatment for mental health. However, Perry’s case highlights a growing concern—patients who start with clinical treatments but then seek higher, unregulated doses elsewhere.
Medical records show that Perry had been receiving supervised ketamine infusions at a licensed treatment center. However, the lethal concentration of ketamine found in his system—5,000 ng/mL—far exceeded any therapeutic dose, suggesting he had also been taking unregulated ketamine from illicit sources.
Investigators traced large ketamine purchases made through dark web channels, cryptocurrency payments, and third-party “runners” linked to Sangha’s network. According to court filings, Perry’s assistant acted as an intermediary, picking up shipments of ketamine vials disguised as vitamin supplements.
Text messages between Perry’s assistant and Sangha reveal codewords used for transactions:
These messages show that in the months leading up to his death, Perry’s ketamine purchases had increased dramatically—jumping from 10 vials a month to 50 vials a week.
The pattern was consistent with drug tolerance escalation, a dangerous cycle where users require increasingly higher doses to achieve the same effect.
While the official coroner’s report lists his death as an accidental overdose, federal prosecutors argue that those involved in his drug supply chain bear responsibility.
This has led to Jasveen Sangha’s legal battle, where she faces charges of drug distribution resulting in death—a felony that could carry life in prison.
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Ketamine has two conflicting identities:
Mixing ketamine with alcohol, opioids, or sedatives significantly increases the risk of death—a danger that Matthew Perry may have unknowingly faced.
Once known for cocaine and heroin, Hollywood’s elite are now turning to ketamine as a “party drug” disguised as therapy. Celebrities including Charlie Sheen, DJ Khaled, and Perla Hudson (Slash’s ex-wife) have all been linked to Hollywood’s drug culture, fueling debates about the accessibility of these substances.
Social media trends like #KetamineJourney and #K-holeExperience have further normalized high-risk drug use, with influencers promoting DIY ketamine infusions—a disturbing parallel to Perry’s story.
Jasveen Sangha’s defense team argues that she cannot be directly blamed for Perry’s death. However, prosecutors counter that her drug distribution operation knowingly supplied lethal substances.
Legal experts predict that this case could set a precedent—if Sangha is convicted, it could mean stricter sentencing for drug suppliers whose products lead to overdoses.
The Matthew Perry case underscores the dangers of self-medication, the blurred lines between therapy and addiction, and the pervasive reach of Hollywood’s drug culture.
For those struggling with substance abuse, the risks are real.
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Matthew Perry’s official cause of death was listed as the acute effects of ketamine, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s report. While Perry had undergone ketamine infusion therapy for depression, authorities believe he was also obtaining unregulated ketamine vials from illicit sources, including those allegedly provided by Jasveen Sangha, known as the “Ketamine Queen”.
Jasveen Sangha is a North Hollywood-based drug distributor who has been accused of running an underground ketamine network, supplying high-profile clients—including Matthew Perry—with unregulated ketamine. She allegedly used social media and luxury travel connections to infiltrate Hollywood’s elite drug circles. The nickname “Ketamine Queen” comes from court documents detailing her extensive supply of ketamine vials, methamphetamine, and cocaine vials.
Investigators have traced multiple ketamine purchases linked to Matthew Perry’s assistant, who reportedly coordinated transactions through burner phones and dark web marketplaces. Perry allegedly sourced illicit ketamine vials from Jasveen Sangha’s network, bypassing legitimate ketamine clinics like those found in New Mexico. Text messages obtained by federal agents reference codewords like “K-packs” to discreetly refer to ketamine shipments.
In his final months, Matthew Perry was undergoing ketamine infusion therapy as part of his treatment for depression and chronic pain. Clinics offering ketamine therapy in New Mexico and other states prescribe the drug in low doses under medical supervision. However, toxicology reports show Perry’s ketamine levels were significantly higher than standard medical doses, suggesting he may have also been self-administering illegal ketamine.
Matthew Perry was found unresponsive in his hot tub at his Los Angeles home on October 28, 2023. His toxicology report revealed lethal levels of ketamine, leading to speculation that his last dose may have come from illicit sources rather than medical treatment. His final hours remain a mystery, but his death has reignited conversations about Hollywood’s ketamine culture and the dangers of self-medication.
A ketamine overdose can cause:
Mixing ketamine with alcohol, opioids, or sedatives—as seen in many Hollywood drug cases—greatly increases the risk of death by overdose.
With Jasveen Sangha now in jail awaiting trial, legal experts are questioning how the charges will impact her case. Typically, when someone dies while facing criminal charges, any bail bond posted for their release becomes non-refundable. In Perry’s case, investigators are building a case against Sangha, alleging her ketamine supply directly contributed to his overdose.
Keith Morrison, Matthew Perry’s stepfather, and Suzanne Perry, his mother, have publicly spoken out about seeking justice for Matthew’s death. The family has been closely monitoring the case against Jasveen Sangha, expressing frustration over Hollywood’s growing ketamine epidemic. Suzanne Perry, a former beauty queen, has been particularly vocal about the lack of oversight in ketamine clinics and illegal drug suppliers.
Originally developed as an anesthetic, ketamine is now widely used in mental health treatments and as a party drug in Hollywood’s elite circles. Celebrities such as Charlie Sheen, DJ Khaled, and Slash’s ex-wife Perla Hudson have been linked to Hollywood’s drug scene, sparking concerns over the normalization of ketamine abuse. Social media trends like #KetamineJourney and #PinkPill10M have contributed to the glamorization of ketamine use, making it more accessible to vulnerable individuals.
While some licensed telehealth providers offer ketamine therapy through prescribed nasal sprays and infusions, buying ketamine online from unregulated sources is illegal. Many black-market sellers, including those associated with Jasveen Sangha’s network, disguise ketamine shipments as nutritional supplements or skincare products to evade detection. Authorities have also found counterfeit ketamine vials containing dangerous impurities.
If you or someone you love is struggling with ketamine addiction, professional treatment is available. Asana Recovery offers specialized programs designed to help individuals safely recover from ketamine dependency, prescription drug misuse, and co-occurring mental health disorders.
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