In a high-profile court hearing covered extensively by the BBC, Jasveen Sangha, a drug trafficker widely known as the ‘Ketamine Queen’, has been handed a 15-year prison sentence. Her conviction links directly to the sale of illicit ketamine that ultimately contributed to the 2023 death of beloved *Friends* actor Matthew Perry.
The case has captured global public attention, not only because of Perry’s decades of fame as one of the stars of one of the most popular television sitcoms in history, but also because it has thrown a spotlight on the deadly consequences of unregulated recreational drug supply. Sangha was found guilty of facilitating the distribution of the ketamine that was identified as a primary cause of Perry’s death, which shocked fans around the world when it was announced last year.
Court proceedings laid out how Sangha operated as a key figure in the illegal ketamine trade, supplying the drug that ended up in Perry’s system before his sudden passing. The sentence handed down by the judge reflects the severity of her crimes, particularly given the fatal outcome of her illegal activities. Legal observers note that the case serves as a stark reminder of the lethal risks posed by the black market drug trade, which continues to claim lives of both high-profile individuals and ordinary people across the globe.