Catalan authorities in Spain arrested Jonathan Aditz, son of Mango fashion group founder Isak Aditz, on Tuesday as part of the investigation into his father’s death. The powerful man of fashion, as announced by the Mossos police force.
A family spokesman said Jonathan Aditch was being questioned by investigators, but did not provide further details. However, the family said last year they were convinced of his innocence. Isak Andic died after falling more than 100 meters (328 feet) from a cliff while hiking with family members in the caves of Montserrat, near Barcelona.
The contradictions of his son
Jonathan was alone with his father at the time of the accident and his testimony did not convince the authorities. Instead, it fueled suspicions, according to El Pais.
left dark spots and described events that do not match the findings of the Catalan police. This situation is also complicated by the testimony of Estefania Knuth, professional golfer and partner of Isak Adits, who stated that “the relations between father and son were bad”.
According to La Vanguardia newspaper, which also cited sources well-informed in the investigation, Jonathan went from witness to suspect in September, with police now investigating the contents of his mobile phone.
The family said through a spokesman that it “believes in the speedy conclusion of the process and the proof of Jonathan Aditch’s innocence.” The death of Mango’s founder has shocked the global business world.
His untold fortune
Born in Istanbul, Andic moved with his family to Catalonia in the 1960s. He founded Mango in 1984, opening the first store in Barcelona. He was seen as the main rival of Amancio Ortega, owner of Inditex (Zara), the world’s largest fashion retailer.
His fortune was $4.5 billion, according to Forbes. Today, Mango has 2,700 stores in 120 markets around the world. In 2023, it set a company record of sales of 3.1 billion euros, with 33% of its business taking place online. The group is currently expanding in the US, where it plans to operate 65 stores by the end of 2025.
