Every so often, a news story emerges that leaves us bewildered and asking, “Did I read that right?” Such is the case with the tale of Ibrahim Kayumi, the New York City resident accused of sympathizing with ISIS and plotting to throw bombs. Interestingly, his parents, who are naturalized U.S. citizens, reside in a lavish $2.5 million home situated in an upscale Pennsylvania neighborhood.
Surprising, isn’t it? Dive into the details, and you might find yourself even more intrigued. Additional insights have been reported by the New York Post.
It’s crucial to keep a few things in mind: as of now, there is no evidence suggesting that Kayumi’s parents were involved in his alleged activities. They hold American citizenship, which affords them the same rights and protections as any other citizen. Yet, the opulence of their residence does raise eyebrows, especially considering their reported means of income.
And there’s more to the story. Ibrahim Kayumi’s associate, Emir Balat, was also apprehended. While the Balat family doesn’t appear to enjoy the same level of opulence as the Kayumis, they seem to be doing relatively well financially.
However, details about the source of the Balat family’s income remain undisclosed.
The parents of one of the alleged ISIS-loving mopes who tried to detonate an IED near Gracie Mansion own a gorgeous, $2.25 million home – a sign they seized the American Dream after arriving from Afghanistan decades ago, The Post has learned.
Alleged bomber Ibrahim Kayumi’s family home is a 5,800-square-foot manse with six bedrooms and five bedrooms in scenic Newtown, Pennsylvania, records show.
Now, a couple of points we should remember: Regardless of what their son is accused of, as of this writing, there’s no implication that his parents were involved. They are American citizens now, and as such are entitled to all the rights and protections that come with that. But that house? That’s curious, to say the least, especially when you look at how they reportedly earn their living.
Kayumi’s parents became naturalized citizens between 2004 and 2009 after leaving war-torn Afghanistan, Fox News reported.
They appear to own a convenience store, records show.
But wait! There’s more! Ibrahim Kayumi’s pal, who was arrested alongside him, is one Emir Balat, whose parents don’t live in quite the luxury of the Kayumis, but they’re doing all right for themselves:
Balat’s parents hailed from Turkey and became naturalized US citizens in 2017, according to Fox News.
Their home is an idyllic 3,200-square-foot, two-story house worth a respectable $653,000, records show.
There’s no indication as to where the Balat family’s income derives.
