Florida man arrested for planning to bomb the New York Stock Exchange in a plot to “reboot” the government. FBI reveals alarming details of the case.
A Florida resident has been arrested and charged with planning to detonate a bomb at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), allegedly in an effort to “reboot” the U.S. government.
Harun Abdul-Malik Yener, 30, of Coral Springs, Florida, was apprehended Wednesday. Federal authorities charged him with attempting to use an explosive device to damage or destroy a building involved in interstate commerce.
The FBI Investigation: What They Found
The FBI began investigating Yener in February following a tip that he had stored “bomb-making schematics” in a rented storage unit. Their search uncovered:
- Detailed bomb-making sketches.
- Multiple watches equipped with timers.
- Electronic circuit boards and other explosive-building materials.
Since 2017, Yener had also searched the internet for bomb-making resources, according to federal documents.
The Plan: Aiming for Maximum Impact
Yener reportedly revealed to undercover FBI agents his intention to bomb the NYSE the week before Thanksgiving, aiming to maximize disruption and attention.
In His Own Words:
- “The Stock Exchange, we want to hit that because it will wake people up,” Yener allegedly told agents.
- He described the impact as being “like a small nuke went off,” targeting everyone inside the building.
Steps to Execute the Plan
Court documents allege that Yener:
- Rewired two-way radios to serve as remote triggers for explosives.
- Planned to wear a disguise while planting the bomb.
Yener’s Background and Extremist Connections
Yener, described as “unhoused” in court filings, had a history of posting YouTube videos about building explosives and fireworks from household materials. His past also included:
- A violent threat at a Florida restaurant, leading to his termination in 2023.
- Rejected attempts to join extremist groups such as the Boogaloo Bois and Proud Boys, allegedly due to his expressed desire for “martyrdom.”
Next Steps in the Case
Yener made his first court appearance Wednesday afternoon and will remain in custody awaiting trial. No lawyer was listed in court records for Yener, and attempts to contact him went unanswered.
