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Woman seeks recovery of money she says was transferred to the church account by mistake, insisting the payment was not an offering.

A Nigerian woman has appealed for the return of N1,640,200 she reportedly transferred into the church account of popular pastor Jerry Eze, claiming that the payment was made mistakenly.

In a message circulating online, the woman pleaded for the funds to be returned, stressing that the money was not intended as an offering to the church.

“I mistakenly sent 1,640,200 (1.640 million) into Pastor Jerry Eze church account. Please, I need the money back. It’s not offering,” the woman said.

The appeal has generated reactions on social media, with users discussing the circumstances surrounding the alleged transfer and whether the church would be able to trace and refund the money.

Mistaken bank transfers can occur when senders select the wrong beneficiary or enter incorrect account details. In such situations, financial institutions generally advise customers to report the transaction promptly and provide evidence of the transfer so that the appropriate recovery process can be initiated.

The woman’s appeal has also highlighted the importance of carefully verifying account names and transaction details before authorising significant financial transfers.

It remains unclear from the circulating message whether the church has acknowledged the alleged transaction or whether the N1,640,200 has been refunded.

The circumstances surrounding the transfer and any response from Pastor Jerry Eze or the church could not be independently established from the information available at the time of reporting.