Bed Bath & Beyond CFO Gustavo Arnal’s death ruled suicide by medical examiner

Mattress Tub & Past government Gustavo Arnal’s lethal leap from his swanky Tribeca high-rise residence was formally dominated a suicide by the town’s medical expert Monday.

Arnal, who was CFO of the corporate earlier than his dying, jumped off the 18th story of the luxurious “Jenga Constructing” Friday afternoon because the retail firm handled monetary troubles and he confronted accusations linked to a $1.2 billion “pump-and-dump” inventory fraud lawsuit filed final month.

The medical expert’s workplace dominated Arnal died from a number of blunt trauma.

The 52-year-old dedicated suicide whereas his spouse was inside their residence and he didn’t depart a notice explaining the deadly plunge, legislation enforcement sources have informed The Submit.

Arnal, a local of Venezuela and the daddy of two grown daughters, joined Mattress Tub & Past in Could 2020. The corporate in a press release Sunday credited the “distinguished world” exec with getting it by means of the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Gustavo will probably be remembered by all he labored with for his management, expertise and stewardship of our Firm,” mentioned board of administrators chairman Harriet Edelman in a press release. “… Our focus is on supporting his household and his crew and our ideas are with them throughout this unhappy and tough time.”

Arnal’s dying has been dominated a suicide by NYC medical expert.

Gustavo Arnal together with his household.

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Arnal was accused of a “pump-and-dump” inventory scheme. Mattress, Tub & Past didn't touch upon the matter.

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Days earlier than his dying, the retail large introduced it was going to shutter 150 shops and slash 20% of its workforce.

Arnal, who beforehand labored at Avon, Walgreen Boots Alliance and Procter & Gamble, was a part of an Aug. 23 lawsuit that accused him and others of artificially inflating Mattress Tub & Past’s share worth.

The corporate informed The Submit in a press release Sunday, “We is not going to touch upon litigation and ask that you just please respect Mr. Arnal’s household and their privateness right now.”

Arnal jumped to his dying at 56 Leonard St. in Tribeca final week. The NYC medical expert has dominated out foul play.

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If you're combating suicidal ideas or are experiencing a psychological well being disaster and reside in New York Metropolis, you possibly can name 1-888-NYC-WELL without cost and confidential disaster counseling. In the event you reside outdoors the 5 boroughs, you possibly can dial the 24/7 Nationwide Suicide Prevention hotline at 988 or go to SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.