A Florida man has been arrested for allegedly plotting to bomb the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as part of his anti-government agenda. Harun Abdul-Malik Yener, 29, was taken into custody and charged with attempting to use an improvised explosive device (IED) to destroy a building involved in interstate or foreign commerce, as detailed in the criminal complaint filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
The FBI began its investigation into Yener in February after receiving a tip about bomb-making materials in a storage unit in Coral Springs, Florida. A search of the unit revealed bomb-making schematics, timers, circuit boards, and other electronic components that could be used in explosive devices. The investigation also showed that Yener had been researching bomb-making techniques for years, with online 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 an effort to gather more information, the FBI arranged for Yener to meet with an undercover agent, whom Yener believed to be part of a militia group. Over the course of their meetings, Yener reportedly revealed his intention to plant a bomb at the NYSE, targeting a date in mid-November. He also recorded a message for the media, explaining his motivations for the planned attack.
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In the recording, Yener allegedly expressed admiration for Osama bin Laden and justified his actions as part of a broader war against the U.S. government. “Our war is with the government,” Yener allegedly said, calling on others to join his cause. He also made violent threats, stating, “If you speak ill of us, we will chop out your tongue” and urging others to take violent action.
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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Yener’s views were further exposed through his past interactions with groups like ISIS. In 2015, he claimed he was approached by ISIS recruiters but declined their offer. Yener also expressed a desire to join domestic groups such as the Boogaloo Boys but was rejected due to his focus on martyrdom.
