Luxury And Scandal: Inside The High-Rolling Life Of The 'Ketamine Queen'

The Rise and Fall of the 'Ketamine Queen'

Dubbed the "Ketamine Queen," Jasveen Sangha, a dual British-American citizen, was no stranger to the fast lane – both in lifestyle and legal troubles. On Wednesday, the 42-year-old was sentenced to 15 years in prison for her role in the death of beloved "Friends" star Matthew Perry. Before her arrest, prosecutors unravel a story of a globe-trotting, drug-fueled high life that funded Sangha’s lavish existence.

Federal authorities painted a picture of Sangha's North Hollywood "stash house," where she ran a sophisticated drug operation. Sangha marketed herself as a "celebrity drug dealer with high-quality goods," catering to a clientele that could rival the guest list of any Hollywood gala. Her life was a whirlwind of luxury cars, expensive homes, and exotic destinations – from the beaches of Dubai to the cobblestone streets of Spain.

“I’ve never been to a party at Jasveen’s where drugs were out of the ordinary. She had access to drugs. She could get liquid ketamine,” a friend told The New York Post.

A Life of Privilege and Excess

Jasveen Sangha's path to infamy wasn't always paved with scandal. Raised in privilege by multimillionaire grandparents in Essex, she was expected to live a life of comfort and prestige. When she moved to the US in 1987, settling in Calabasas – a known hotspot for celebrities – she seemed destined for success, studying social sciences at the University of California, Irvine.

Yet Sangha’s trajectory took a turn. Known to mingle with celebrities like Charlie Sheen and DJ Khaled, she threw infamous drug-laden parties in her North Hollywood apartment, confirming her status as a fixture in the glam and drug-fueled party scene.

The Final Act

Despite a stint in rehab – reportedly at the same time as Perry – Sangha’s lifestyle remained unchanged. After the actor's tragic death on October 28, 2023, attributed to the acute effects of ketamine, she was back flaunting her opulence on social media. But by March, the law caught up with her. Authorities found a treasure trove of drugs in her apartment, leading to her arrest.

Sangha continued to live her glamorous life even while out on bail, posting confident images online. Yet, the facade couldn't last. Her sentencing marks her as the third defendant sentenced in connection to Matthew Perry's overdose, closing a chapter on a life marked by both luxury and tragedy.