Florida Man Arrested in Suspicious Case Involving Major Financial Hub

Stock Exchange building and Wall Street sign.

In a shocking turn of events, the FBI has arrested a Florida man for allegedly plotting a terrorist attack against the iconic New York Stock Exchange.

At a Glance

  • Harun Abdul-Malik Yener from Florida arrested for alleged NYSE bomb plot.
  • Yener aimed to “reboot” the U.S. government with the attack.
  • The FBI discovered bomb-making schematics in Yener’s storage unit.
  • He expressed the attack as a way to “wake people up.”

Yener’s Arrest and Motive

The FBI arrested Harun Abdul-Malik Yener, a 30-year-old man from Coral Springs, Florida, after uncovering a plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange. He planned this attack with the intent to “reboot” the U.S. government. The FBI charged Yener with attempting to use an explosive device to damage or destroy a building used in interstate commerce. Investigations revealed that Yener had been researching bomb-making information online since 2017.

Yener believed that the attack would resonate with Americans who feel financially victimized, stating it would be “like a small nuke went off,” and hoped it would “wake people up.” He intended to carry out the attack right before Thanksgiving, targeting the stock exchange in Lower Manhattan.

The Investigation

The investigation began in February after the FBI received a tip about bomb-making schematics found in Yener’s storage unit. Agents discovered sketches, timers, electronic circuit boards, and other explosive materials in his possession. Yener intended to disguise himself while planting the explosive device. He also planned to send messages to NBC News post-attack to gain notoriety for his actions.

“The Stock Exchange, we want to hit that because it will wake people up.” – Harun Abdul-Malik Yener

Additionally, authorities found that Yener had been modifying two-way radios to act as remote triggers for the intended explosives. His history includes making threats and being fired from a restaurant job for threatening violence. Attempts to join far-right extremist groups were denied due to his desire for martyrdom.

Yener’s Legal Proceedings

Yener appeared in court where he will remain detained while awaiting trial. Court documents also highlighted his anti-government motives and desire to cause mass casualties by targeting everyone inside the New York Stock Exchange. No attorney has been listed for Yener, and attempts to contact him have been unsuccessful.

Federal authorities described Yener’s intentions as “a significant domestic threat.” As this case unfolds, it serves as a stark reminder of the challenges law enforcement faces in preventing domestic terrorism.

“There is one place that would be hella easy… the stock exchange, that would be a great hit. Tons of people would support it. They would see it and think dude, this guy makes sense, they are robbing us. So that’s perfect.”

Sources

1. Florida man says ‘I feel like Bin Laden’ after arrested over alleged plot to bomb New York Stock Exchange

2. Florida man arrested for alleged bomb plot targeting New York Stock Exchange

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