Jonathan Andic, the son of Isak Andic, the billionaire founder of the Spanish fashion empire Mango, was arrested Tuesday in connection with his father's death in December 2024, according to Catalan regional police.
Background
Isak Andic, 71, was hiking with his son in the mountains near Barcelona when he fell approximately 500 feet down a cliff and died on December 6, 2024. Jonathan Andic, 45, was the only witness present at the time of the fatal fall. Police initially opened an investigation into the death but closed it within weeks, according to Mossos d'Esquadra officials.
The investigation was reopened in March 2025 after new information came to light. By October 2025, authorities confirmed they were treating Isak Andic's death as a possible homicide rather than an accident, marking a significant shift in the case's direction.
The Investigation
Jonathan Andic was taken into custody and transported to court facilities in Martorell, a city in eastern Spain where the case is being investigated, said a Mossos d'Esquadra spokesperson who spoke on condition of anonymity following department policy. The investigation remains under a nondisclosure order, limiting details authorities can release publicly.
The elder Andic's son is the eldest of three children and one of his father's heirs. He also serves as vice chairman of Mango's board, the fashion group his father built from a single Barcelona store opened in 1984 into one of Europe's leading fast fashion brands with 2,900 stores across 120 markets worldwide.
A family spokesperson confirmed to Reuters that Jonathan Andic was being questioned by authorities and stated that cooperation has been and will remain total. The family expressed confidence in his innocence.
Key Takeaways
- Isak Andic died December 6, 2024, after falling approximately 500 feet down a cliff while hiking with his son near Barcelona
- His son Jonathan Andic was the sole witness to the fatal fall
- Police initially closed their investigation weeks after the death before reopening it in March 2025
- Authorities confirmed in October 2025 they were investigating the death as a possible homicide
- Jonathan Andic serves as vice chairman of Mango's board and is one of his father's heirs
- The family says cooperation with investigators has been complete and maintains confidence in his innocence
What's Next
Jonathan Andic was expected to face questioning by authorities in Martorell, where the case remains under investigation. No formal charges have been announced publicly, though Spanish prosecutors are pursuing the matter as a potential homicide. Further developments will depend on the outcome of ongoing proceedings that remain subject to the court-ordered nondisclosure agreement.
Mango, which reported record revenue of nearly 3.8 billion euros ($4.4 billion) in 2025, continues to operate under the leadership structure Isak Andic established over four decades.