Mango founder's son resigns as vice-chairman after arrest

Jonathan Andic, son of the late Mango founder Isak Andic, has stepped down from his role as vice-chairman of the fashion group's board of directors following his arrest in connection with an investigation into his father's death. In an open letter to company staff published on Tuesday, Andic, 45, announced his temporary departure to focus on his legal defense while strongly maintaining his innocence.

Isak Andic, the 71-year-old billionaire founder of the global clothing retailer, died on December 14, 2024, after falling from a cliff in the Montserrat mountain range near Barcelona while hiking with his son. Authorities initially treated the death as a tragic accident. However, prosecutors reopened the investigation in October 2025, focusing on Jonathan Andic after reportedly finding inconsistencies in his account of the events.

Andic was arrested last week and later released after posting bail of approximately 1.2 million dollars. In his letter, he described the accusations against him as serious, unfair, and baseless. He stated that a public narrative had been constructed that is one-sided, distorted, and taken out of context, creating a perception of guilt he claims bears no...