Jonathan Andic, son of Mango founder Isak Andic, has announced his temporary withdrawal from his responsibilities within the Spanish group, amidst a backdrop of scrutiny. a judicial investigation related to the death of his father. In an open letter to employees, the 45-year-old man firmly rejects the accusations against him, calling them "Serious, unfair and unfounded."
A fatal fall in the Montserrat massif
Isak Andic, founder of the Mango empire, died on December 14, 2024, at the age of 71 after a fall in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona. He was hiking with his son, Jonathan. The death was initially treated as an accident, before the investigation took a new turn several months later.
The investigation is shifting towards a possible criminal angle.
The Spanish justice system now considers there is sufficient evidence to investigate the possibility of homicide. Jonathan Andic was arrested on May 19, 2026, and then released after posting bail of one million euros. Among the measures imposed are a travel ban preventing him from leaving Spain, the confiscation of his passport, and the obligation to appear regularly before the courts.
An offensive defense: "to prove my innocence"
In his letter, Jonathan Andic asserts that a public narrative " biased ", "distorted" And taken out of context, this would have created a perception of guilt that he completely denies. He explains that he is withdrawing from Mango to devote all his energy to his defense and to proving his innocence. He also maintains that he deeply loved his father and rejects any involvement in his death.
Mango is trying to preserve its stability
This withdrawal comes at a particularly sensitive time for Mango, an international brand founded in 1984 that has become one of Europe's leading ready-to-wear retailers. Jonathan Andic held the position of vice-chairman of the board. The group's management expressed its support and said it hoped for a swift resolution to the legal proceedings.
A family, legal and economic affair
Beyond the personal tragedy, this affair is shaking one of the most influential families in the Spanish textile industry. Isak Andic built Mango over four decades, transforming a Catalan brand into a global group. The death of its founder, followed by the indictment of his son, has plunged the company into a delicate period, where corporate communications clash with the slow pace of the legal system.
