The glamorous facade of a reality TV star has been shattered after Jessica Impiazzi, once known for her appearances on shows like Celebrity Big Brother, pleaded guilty to serious drug offences at Manchester Crown Court.
Dubbed the 'Ketamine Queen' and the 'Billionaire's Daughter' dealer, Impiazzi, 34, was at the centre of a sophisticated operation supplying class A and B drugs, including ketamine, cocaine, and MDMA, to a wealthy clientele.
A Web of Luxury and Illicit Deals
Operating from her plush apartment in Salford, Greater Manchester, Impiazzi's business was anything but discreet. The court heard how she used the encrypted messaging service WhatsApp to conduct her deals, offering a delivery service that rivalled any legitimate business.
Her marketing was brazen. In one message presented to the court, she boasted about the quality of her ketamine, proclaiming it was "from the same batch that everyone is raving about".
The Lavish Lifestyle Funded by Crime
The former glamour model funded a life of luxury through her illicit enterprise. Evidence revealed a lifestyle bankrolled by drug money, including holidays to Mexico and the acquisition of a high-end Rolex watch.
This stood in stark contrast to her claims of being a "billionaire's daughter," a title the prosecution revealed was a complete fabrication designed to attract and impress her wealthy customers.
The Law Closes In
The operation was ultimately busted following a police raid on her home in November 2022. Officers discovered a significant quantity of drugs, including 48g of ketamine, 19g of cocaine, and 45 MDMA tablets, with a total street value estimated to be in the thousands.
Impiazzi pleaded guilty to two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A and B drugs, as well as possession of criminal property. Her associate, Leon Abbasi, also admitted his role in the operation.
Judge Nicholas Dean KC has remanded both defendants in custody ahead of their sentencing hearing on July 19th, warning them that all sentencing options, including immediate custody, remain open.
