A Florida man was arrested on charges of attempting to bomb the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in a bid to incite violent change against the U.S. government. Harun Abdul-Malik Yener, 29, was charged with attempting to use an improvised explosive device (IED) to damage or destroy a building engaged in interstate or foreign commerce, according to a criminal complaint filed in federal court.
The investigation into Yener began in February, following a tip that he was storing bomb-making materials in a storage unit in Coral Springs, Florida. Upon searching the unit, the FBI found a trove of items related to bomb-making, including circuit boards, timers, and electronics capable of being used to construct explosive devices. Authorities also discovered that Yener had been searching for bomb-making information online since 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 an undercover operation in which Yener was introduced to an agent posing as a member of a militia. Over the next month, Yener reportedly discussed his plan to detonate a bomb at the NYSE on November 18. He also recorded a message to be sent to the media after the attack, where he elaborated on his motives, framing the act as part of his personal war against the U.S. government.
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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In his message, Yener allegedly compared his planned attack to the actions of Osama bin Laden, expressing a desire to incite violent change. “Our war is with the government,” he reportedly stated, encouraging others to join him. He also made violent threats against anyone who spoke against his movement, stating, “If you speak ill of us, we will chop out your tongue.”
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 radicalization was further revealed through his past interactions with extremist groups. He claimed that in 2015, he was approached by ISIS recruiters but chose not to join. He also expressed interest in joining domestic extremist groups, including the Boogaloo Boys, though he was reportedly rejected by them due to his martyrdom aspirations.
