Peller Claims Bank Rejected Nearly $30,000 Sprayed at Wedding to Jarvis as Counterfeit Dollars

Popular Nigerian content creator and livestreamer Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja, widely known as Peller, has claimed that a significant portion of the U.S. dollar notes sprayed on him during his traditional wedding to fellow content creator Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, popularly known as Jarvis, were counterfeit.

The revelation, made during a livestream on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, has triggered widespread reactions across social media, with many Nigerians expressing disbelief over the alleged discovery and calling for greater scrutiny of the long-standing practice of spraying money at celebrations.

According to Peller, he visited a bank on Monday to deposit cash gifts received during the couple’s lavish traditional wedding held in Lekki, Lagos, on August 1. While the naira notes were accepted without issue, he said bank officials informed him that a large number of the U.S. dollar bills failed verification.

Speaking during the livestream, the social media personality claimed the counterfeit notes were worth nearly $30,000.

“I went to the bank yesterday to deposit my money. After depositing the naira, they told me that most of the dollar notes I brought were fake. That’s almost $30,000. I know the people who sprayed me the fake dollars, but I won’t mention them now,” Peller said.

He further claimed that he could identify those who sprayed genuine dollar notes and those he believes gave him counterfeit currency. However, he said he would not publicly disclose any names at this time.

The content creator expressed disappointment over the incident, questioning why anyone would choose to spray fake money during a celebration.

“Most of the dollars were fake. Is it by force to spray money?” he asked.

Peller admitted that he initially believed he had received a substantial amount of genuine foreign currency during the ceremony before learning otherwise at the bank.

The traditional wedding of Peller and Jarvis attracted celebrities, social media influencers, musicians, business figures, and thousands of fans, making it one of Nigeria’s most talked-about entertainment events of the year. Videos from the ceremony showed guests spraying both naira and what appeared to be U.S. dollar notes in keeping with the popular Nigerian wedding tradition.

Beyond the cash sprayed at the event, the couple also received several luxury gifts, including a mansion in Abuja reportedly valued at ₦400 million, presented by real estate entrepreneur King Ochacho (Mohammed Odeh Adah). Other gifts reportedly included cash donations, parcels of land, and additional contributions from family members, friends, and well-wishers.

Peller’s latest claims have since generated intense discussion online. While many social media users sympathized with the newlyweds and condemned the alleged use of counterfeit currency, others questioned how fake dollar notes could have been introduced into the celebration. Some also pointed to the legal implications of circulating counterfeit foreign currency, while others debated whether the amount involved could be independently verified.

As of the time of this report, Peller has not announced whether he intends to report the matter to law enforcement agencies or take legal action against anyone he suspects.

The incident comes just days before the couple’s planned white wedding, which Peller has said will be a smaller, invitation-only ceremony following the massive turnout, security concerns, and reports of missing phones during the traditional wedding.

While Peller’s claims have fueled widespread online discussion, there has been no independent confirmation from the bank involved or law enforcement authorities regarding the alleged counterfeit notes. The claims are based on Peller’s public statements and have been widely reported by Nigerian entertainment media.

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