Yen, who trains in Iten town, Elgeyo Marakwet County, was arrested by police detectives attached to the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) in Eldoret two weeks ago after Michele Jemutai Koskei reported him to the police over her life.
The charge against him states that on May 9, 2022, at an unknown place within the Republic of Kenya, he sent an electronic message via WhatsApp to the complainant, threatening to terminate her life.
A 36-year-old Chinese athlete accused of threatening to kill his former girlfriend two years ago has been released on a Sh50,000 bond with a surety of a similar amount from a Kenyan citizen.
Eldoret Senior Principal Magistrate Onkoba Mogire imposed strict conditions on the accused, Chen Ching Yen, to ensure he attends court trials when required.
