A dark case that balances between police mystery and the financial intrigues of high society is shocking Spain. The reason is the sudden death of the billionaire founder of clothing giant Mango, and the subsequent arrest of his son, Jonathan Andic, who is accused of involvement in his father’s death.
The fact that the two had gone hiking in an isolated area, just hours after the father had announced his intention to change his will, immediately turned police attention to the son.
Mango: The mysterious death of the founder, the will and Jonathan Andic’s possible financial motive
Jonathan Andic was arrested on Tuesday morning 19/5 at his home and taken for questioning to a police station northwest of Barcelona. He was later released after posting a massive bail of 1,000,000 euros and agreeing to appear before a judge once a week, surrendered his passport and is prohibited from leaving the area.
The enormous bail is considered by legal circles as an indication that authorities are treating the case with exceptional seriousness and estimate there is strong evidence against him, although no formal charges have been filed so far.
The death of Mango clothing firm founder Isak Andic had shocked Spain in December 2024. The businessman was killed when he fell into a ravine during a hiking trip in the Montserrat mountains. Only his son Jonathan was with him, with whom he had gone hiking. For months, authorities treated the case as an accident. However, the investigation took a dramatic turn when the judge handling the case concluded there was “sufficient evidence” to consider Jonathan criminally responsible for homicide.
According to the 17-page judicial report that was made public, Isak Andic’s death “may not have been an accident,” but there may have been “active and premeditated involvement” by his son. A central point of the investigation is the information that Isak Andic was planning to change his will during 2024.
As the judicial document states, the businessman intended to create a foundation to support people in need, which could significantly change how his wealth would be distributed.
Judicial authorities believe Jonathan learned of this intention in mid-2024 and subsequently attempted to improve his relationship with his father – with whom he was in conflict. According to the investigation and as reported by the Wall Street Journal, he proposed the hiking trip to Mount Montserrat in Catalonia, aiming to restore their relationship.
The report mentions a tense relationship between father and son, a possible financial motive, and contradictions in Jonathan’s statements. Meanwhile, the forensic report reportedly largely rules out the possibility that Isak Andic slipped or stumbled accidentally.
Jonathan has not yet been charged with any crime. The head of his legal team characterized the homicide suspicions as “unfounded” and spoke of “stigmatizing an innocent person.” In its statement, the Andic family also declared that Jonathan is innocent.
Now, after the publication of the investigation’s findings, the defense can request new procedures, call witnesses or challenge the authorities’ conclusions.
If homicide charges are eventually filed, Jonathan will go to trial.
