Five suspects were arrested on August 15, 2024, in connection with Matthew Perry’s death, including a doctor who allegedly sent an incriminating text about the actor before his passing. The arrests were part of a broader narcotics investigation, with the US Department of Justice uncovering a “broad underground criminal network.” The suspects are accused of selling ketamine to Perry.

Among those arrested is Perry’s longtime assistant, Kenny Iwamasa, who allegedly worked with Dr. Mark Chavez and Jasveen Sangha, known as “The Ketamine Queen,” to obtain and administer the drug. Dr. Salvador Plasencia, who distributed vials of ketamine, reportedly texted Chavez, “I wonder how much this moron will pay,” while discussing the price Perry would pay for the drug.

After Perry’s death, Sangha reportedly urged another suspect, Erik Fleming, to “Delete all our messages” to cover up their illegal activities. Authorities also uncovered the use of code words like “cans” and “Dr. Pepper” to refer to ketamine.

Just 16 days before his death, Perry “froze up” and experienced a spike in blood pressure after being injected with ketamine by Plasencia, who then advised Iwamasa, “Let’s not do that again.”

The suspects now face serious charges related to Perry’s death and the illegal distribution of ketamine.