Jonathan Endick, the son of Mango’s late founder Isaac Endick, has denied allegations he was involved in his father’s death, calling the allegations “serious, unjust and baseless” as he resigned as vice chairman of the fashion giant’s board to focus on his legal defense.In an open letter to staff published on Tuesday, Jonathan Endick said a “biased” and “distorted” narrative had been created around the case following his arrest in Spain as part of an investigation into his father’s 2024 death.“A public narrative has been created based on a perspective that is biased, distorted and taken out of context, creating a perception of the crime that has no connection to reality,” Andic, 45, wrote in his first public comments on the case.He said, “I have made this decision with sadness, but am confident that it is what is best for the company and for me… I need to focus all my energy on demonstrating my innocence.”

The mystery behind the death of Mango Tycoon

Isak Andic, founder of global apparel brand Mango, died on December 14, 2024, after falling about 500 feet from a cliff in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona while hiking with his son.The death was initially considered a tragic accident. However, prosecutors reopened the investigation in October 2025, focusing on Jonathan Andik after investigators reportedly found inconsistencies in his statements and the circumstances surrounding the fall.Jonathan Andic was arrested last week before being released on one million euro ($1.2 million) bail. According to investigators, the area where the fall occurred was part of a relatively easy walking route commonly used by families and schoolchildren.Authorities reportedly questioned whether the nature of the fall matched his father’s description of Jonathan accidentally slipping.According to the BBC, investigators also examined forensic findings, which reportedly suggested that the injuries and position of Isak Endić’s body were inconsistent with an accidental fall.Police reportedly found inconsistencies in Jonathan Endick’s account of the incident. In one version, he stated that he was running ahead of his father, while in another he indicated that they were very close together.He also initially told authorities that his father was taking photographs moments before the fall, although investigators later found the phone inside Isak Andik’s pocket.The outlet reported that authorities investigated three visits Jonathan allegedly made to the site days before the incident, with investigators suggesting the visits may have included “planning and study of the site.”Police are also investigating the wider family and professional context, including alleged tensions related to Isak Endić’s plans to set up a charitable foundation.Investigators alleged that text messages between father and son reflected tension in their relationship and claimed that Jonathan had used “emotional manipulation” on his father for “economic purposes”.However, Jonathan Andik has denied any conflict and told investigators that he has a good relationship with his father.Founded in the 1980s, Mango became one of Europe’s largest fashion retailers, employing more than 16,000 people and having a turnover of €3.3 billion in 2024.