Florida Man Arrested In Alleged Plot To Bomb NYSE As Part Of Violent Anti-Government Agenda

A Florida man has been arrested after allegedly plotting to bomb the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in a violent attempt to “reboot” the U.S. government. Harun Abdul-Malik Yener, aged 29, was charged in federal court with attempting to use an improvised explosive device (IED) to damage a building used in interstate or foreign commerce, according to a criminal complaint filed in the Southern District of Florida.

The FBI’s investigation into Yener began after a tip-off in February led to the discovery of bomb-making materials in a storage unit in Coral Springs, Florida. A subsequent search of the unit uncovered sketches for explosive devices, timers, circuit boards, and other materials, suggesting Yener had been planning a bomb attack. The investigation also revealed that Yener had been researching bomb-making techniques online since 2017.

In September, the FBI set up a meeting with Yener through an undercover agent posing as a militia member. Yener allegedly identified the NYSE as his target and set a date for the attack in mid-November. He reportedly recorded a message to be sent to the media after the bombing, outlining his reasons for the attack and his anti-government views.

In the message, Yener reportedly expressed admiration for Osama bin Laden and spoke about his desire to wage a violent war against the U.S. government. “Our war is with the government,” Yener allegedly said. He also issued violent threats against anyone who opposed his views, stating that they would suffer brutal retaliation.

Yener’s views were also revealed through his past involvement with terrorist groups. In 2015, he claimed he was approached by ISIS recruiters but chose not to join. He also expressed interest in joining domestic groups like the Boogaloo Boys, but was reportedly rejected due to his focus on martyrdom.

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