A sophisticated drug network supplying Hollywood’s elite has been dismantled following the overdose death of Friends actor Matthew Perry, with British-American national Jasveen Sangha emerging as the central figure in what authorities describe as a “stash house” operation catering to celebrities.
Sangha, who maintained the illusion of a charmed life through her social media influencer persona, pleaded guilty to federal drug offenses alongside five co-defendants, including two medical professionals. The case exposed an extensive ketamine distribution ring that operated within Los Angeles’ exclusive party circuits.
Despite her privileged background—including an MBA from London’s Hult International Business School and family connections to fashion retail multimillionaires—Sangha built a clandestine operation dealing cocaine, Xanax, counterfeit Adderall, and ketamine to high-profile clients. Her operation collapsed after supplying 50 vials of ketamine that ultimately reached Matthew Perry, leading to his fatal overdose in 2023.
Former DEA special agent Bill Bodner characterized Sangha as “a highly educated person who decided to make their living trafficking drugs, and use that money from drug trafficking to finance this social media influencer persona.” Court documents reveal Perry had been legally prescribed ketamine for depression treatment but sought additional supplies beyond medical supervision, eventually connecting with Sangha’s network through intermediaries.
Friends interviewed for an upcoming BBC documentary expressed shock at Sangha’s double life. Longtime associate Tony Marquez, who partied extensively with Sangha throughout the 2010s, stated: “Years and years I’ve known this person. I know her family. I know the way she acts… I can’t believe this is happening.” Marquez speculated Sangha became “addicted to that life of dealing to celebrities” and the social status it provided.
Prosecutors revealed Sangha continued operations despite prior fatal consequences. In 2019, she sold ketamine to Cody McLaury, who died from an overdose. When confronted by McLaury’s sister, Sangha persisted in her activities rather than ceasing distribution.
Former Central District of California prosecutor Martin Estrada noted: “Any person with any semblance of a heart would stop their activities… She continued doing this, and we saw, several years later, the continuation of her conduct resulted in the death of yet another person.”
Sangha, who reportedly attended rehabilitation and maintained sobriety for 17 months according to court filings, faces sentencing in February with a maximum penalty of 65 years in federal prison. Her attorney Mark Geragos stated she “feels horrible” and is taking responsibility while denying personal acquaintance with Perry.