Mango clothing chain founder's son denies murder charge
Jonathan Andic, son of Mango founder Isak Andic, has denied accusations that he killed his father during a December 2024 hike. He announced his resignation as vice president of the company's board to focus on his legal defense.
forbes.comJonathan Andic, son of the founder of the Mango clothing company, has denied accusations that he murdered his father. He was arrested last week in Spain as part of an investigation into the December 2024 death and was released after posting one million euros in bail. Andic, 45, made the denial in an open letter to staff published on Tuesday.
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"I make this decision sadly, but convinced that it is what's best for the company and for me," he wrote. "
the death Isak Andic, 71, died after falling while hiking with his son in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona on December 14, 2024.
Investigators initially treated the death as an accident. Prosecutors reopened the case in October 2025 and focused on Jonathan Andic. Jonathan Andic was named executive vice president of Mango's holding company in January 2025, about six weeks after his father's death.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
4 events- December 14, 2024
Isak Andic died after falling during a hike with his son near Barcelona.
1 sourceCBS News - October 2025
Prosecutors reopened the investigation into Isak Andic's death.
1 sourceCBS News - May 19, 2026
Jonathan Andic posted one million euros bail and was released from custody.
1 sourceCBS News - May 26, 2026
Jonathan Andic published an open letter denying the murder accusation and resigning from the board.
1 sourceCBS News
Potential Impact
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The criminal investigation into Isak Andic's death will continue in Spanish courts.
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Mango's holding company will need to appoint a new executive vice president.
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