Nigerian journalist and social commentator Kemi Olunloyo has issued a public warning to TikTok streamer Peller, urging him to return gifts received from a major supporter recently arrested by the FBI.
Olunloyo made the claim via social media, alleging that one of Peller’s top gifters has been taken into custody and extradited to the United States. She advised the streamer to return the popular “Lion” gifts linked to the individual in order to avoid potential legal complications.
“Peller go return all your lion TikTok gifts to the FBI, one of your gifters has been arrested and taken to the USA,” she wrote.
Her statement has sparked conversations online, with many questioning the implications of receiving digital gifts tied to individuals facing criminal investigations.
As of the time of reporting, there has been no official confirmation from authorities regarding the identity of the alleged gifter or the details surrounding the arrest. Peller has also not publicly responded to the claims.
The development has raised broader concerns about accountability and transparency within the fast-growing live-streaming and gifting ecosystem on platforms like TikTok, where creators can receive high-value virtual gifts from anonymous supporters.
Observers say the situation highlights the importance of due diligence for online influencers, especially as digital earnings and cross-border transactions increasingly come under regulatory scrutiny.
Whether Peller will act on the advice remains to be seen, but the controversy continues to gain traction across social media platforms.
