A Florida man has been arrested and charged with plotting to bomb the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as part of an anti-government agenda aimed at “rebooting” the U.S. government. Harun Abdul-Malik Yener, 29, was taken into custody and charged with attempting to use an improvised explosive device (IED) to damage or destroy a building used in interstate or foreign commerce, according to the criminal complaint filed in the Southern District of Florida.
The FBI’s investigation into Yener began in February after a tip-off about bomb-making materials in a storage unit in Coral Springs, Florida. Following a search warrant, the FBI found schematics for bomb-making, timers, and circuit boards in the unit. Yener’s online search history also revealed a long-standing interest in explosives, with searches dating back to 2017.
BREAKING: The FBI has just arrested “Harun Abdul-Malik Yener”, a 30-year-old radical Islamist living in Florida, for planning to bomb the New York Stock Exchange this week.
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In September, the FBI set up a meeting with Yener, using an undercover agent who posed as a member of a militia group. Yener allegedly discussed his plans to attack the NYSE, identifying November 18 as the target date. He also recorded a message for the media, which he intended to deliver after the bombing, detailing his reasons for the attack.
In the recorded message, Yener reportedly expressed his admiration for terrorist leader Osama bin Laden and his belief in a violent war against the U.S. government. “Our war is with the government,” Yener allegedly said, urging others to join him in his violent campaign. He also issued threats against anyone who opposed his ideology, stating that they would face harsh punishment.
BREAKING: Undercover FBI Foils Terror Plot to Bomb New York Stock Exchange Before Thanksgiving — Florida Man Harun Abdul-Malik Yener Arrested in Explosive Scheme https://t.co/8raMnEKscr pic.twitter.com/fXx2XLWz1m
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Yener’s radicalization was further revealed through his past interactions with extremist groups. He claimed that in 2015, he was approached by ISIS recruiters, though he ultimately chose not to join. He also expressed interest in joining groups like the Boogaloo Boys but was reportedly rejected due to his desire for martyrdom.
Florida man Harun Abdul-Malik Yener was charged with plotting to bomb the New York Stock Exchange in an attempt to "reboot" the U.S. government, according to the FBI. https://t.co/xvduAnad4L pic.twitter.com/S7n3NhFc7q
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This arrest underscores the growing domestic terrorism threat in the U.S. and the need for constant vigilance against individuals radicalized within the country. The FBI’s investigation into Yener’s plot highlights the ongoing challenge of preventing violent extremism and domestic terrorism.
