LOS ANGELES
A North Hollywood woman known as the “Ketamine Queen” has agreed to plead guilty to federal drug charges, including supplying the ketamine that caused actor Matthew Perry’s fatal overdose in October 2023.
The Defendant
Jasveen Sangha, 42, a dual U.S.-U.K. citizen, will plead guilty to maintaining a drug-involved premises, three counts of ketamine distribution, and one count of distribution resulting in death or serious injury.
She faces up to 20 years on the premises charge, 10 years for each distribution count, and 15 years for the death-related charge, according to authorities.
The Case
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Sangha worked with Erik Fleming, 55, to distribute ketamine to Perry, who received 51 vials through his assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, 60.
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On October 28, 2023, Iwamasa injected Perry with three shots of Sangha’s ketamine, leading to his death.
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After Perry’s death, Sangha attempted to cover her tracks by urging Fleming to delete messages.
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Sangha also admitted to selling ketamine in 2019 to Cody McLaury, who died hours later.
Drug Operations
At Sangha’s North Hollywood home, investigators found methamphetamine pills, 79 vials of ketamine, MDMA, counterfeit Xanax, cocaine, trafficking tools, and cash. Sangha admitted using her residence as a drug hub since at least 2019.
Other Defendants
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Mark Chavez, 55, San Diego physician – guilty of conspiracy to distribute ketamine; sentencing Sept. 17 (max 10 years).
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Erik Fleming, 55 – guilty of conspiracy and distribution resulting in death; sentencing Nov. 12 (max 25 years).
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Kenneth Iwamasa, 60 – guilty of conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death; sentencing Nov. 19 (max 15 years).
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Salvador “Dr. P” Plasencia, 43 – guilty of four ketamine distribution counts; sentencing Dec. 3 (up to 10 years each).
Investigation & Prosecution
The case was investigated by LAPD, DEA, and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. Prosecutors are Assistant U.S. Attorneys Ian V. Yanniello and Haoxiaohan H. Cai.