Jonathan Andic, the son of Mango founder Isak Andic, is temporarily stepping down as the fashion group’s vice-chair after being named a suspect in the investigation into his father’s death.
In an open letter published on Tuesday, Andic strongly denied any wrongdoing, saying the accusation “has no relation to reality,” but acknowledged that “clearing it up” would take a long time.
“A public narrative has been created that is one-sided, taken out of context, and distorted. It has created a perception of guilt that doesn’t match reality. I know that clearing it up will take time, effort, and intense dedication,” Andic said.
A Spanish court named Andic as a suspect last week. Isak Andic died in December 2024 after falling more than 100 meters (330 feet) from a cliff while the two were hiking in the mountains near Barcelona. The judge’s order stated there was evidence suggesting the death may not have been accidental and that Jonathan Andic “played an active and premeditated role.”
Jonathan Andic was named executive vice-president of Mango’s holding company in January 2025, about six weeks after his father’s death. Mango’s board issued a statement on Tuesday expressing “full confidence that the legal proceedings will be resolved favorably and trust that this will happen as quickly as possible.”
The judge’s order said the relationship between father and son had worsened due to Jonathan Andic’s obsession with money, and that his WhatsApp messages showed “feelings of hatred, resentment, and thoughts of death, and blaming his father for his situation.”
Jonathan Andic, 45, disputed this. In his open letter, he said: “We shared many happy, cherished, and loving moments together. Like many families, we also faced difficult and challenging times, which we overcame through great effort, generosity, and support.”
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General Questions
1 What happened with the son of the Mango founder
The son of Mangos founder has resigned from his executive position at the company to focus on defending himself against allegations related to his fathers death
2 Who is the person involved
He is the son of Isak Andic the billionaire founder of the fashion brand Mango
3 What are the allegations against him
He is being investigated on suspicion of helping to cover up or being involved in the events surrounding his fathers accidental death
4 Did his father die recently
Yes Isak Andic tragically died in a hiking accident in December 2024
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5 What exactly is he accused of doing
The investigation centers on whether he moved or altered evidence at the scene of the accident before emergency services arrived or if he failed to call for help immediately
6 Is he accused of causing his fathers death
No The death was ruled an accident The allegations are about his actions after the accident not about causing it
7 Why did he step down from Mango
He stated he stepped down to dedicate his full time and energy to clearing his name and defending himself against the legal proceedings and to avoid the case distracting the company
8 Has he been charged with a crime
At this stage he is under investigation Formal charges may be filed later depending on the evidence found by the judge
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9 What does this mean for the Mango company
Mango has stated that his resignation is a personal decision and that the company will continue its normal operations under its existing management team The brand is expected to be unaffected in the short term
10 What is the omission of the duty to rescue charge mentioned in some reports
This is a legal concept in some countries It means a person can be investigated if they had a duty to help someone in danger and failed to do so even if they didnt cause the danger
11 How common is it for a family business leader to step down due to a personal legal case
It is relatively rare but not unheard of It often
