Spanish police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Mango founder Isak Andic last December. What was initially ruled an accident is now being treated as a potential homicide, with suspicion falling on his son, according to Spanish media reports. The investigation into the death of the Mango founder, initially attributed to an accident, continues, confirmed the Catalan police. According to Spanish press reports at the time, Isak Andic, 71, lost his life in December 2024 due to a fall from a height of 150 meters during a hiking trip with his family in Catalonia. However, according to El Pais newspaper, citing “a series of well-informed sources,” police now suspect homicide and are focusing on the potential role of his son Jonathan Andic.
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Mango founder’s death: Jonathan was alone with his father at the time of the accident
Jonathan was alone with his father at the time of the accident and his testimony was not convincing, instead fueling suspicions, according to El Pais. The witness fell into contradictions, left unclear areas and described events that do not match the findings of the Catalan police, according to the report. This, combined with the testimony of Estefania Knuth, a professional golfer and partner of Isak Andic, who stated that “the relationship between father and son was bad.” According to Barcelona newspaper La Vanguardia, also citing well-informed sources from the investigation, Jonathan Andic was transformed during the course of the investigation from witness to suspect in September, and police are examining the contents of his mobile phone. The family’s statement
#ULTIMAHORA | Los Mossos investigan como posible homicidio la muerte de Isak Andic, fundador de Mango, presuntamente a manos de su hijo. El empresario deja una herencia de 8.000 millones de euros.
🔴 #EnBocaDeTodos17O en @cuatro con @Nacho_Abad ➡ https://t.co/YxZKMJVWfz pic.twitter.com/4933RbKHd4
— En boca de todos (@EnBocaDe_Todos) October 17, 2025
The family announced through a spokesperson that they “believe in the quick completion of the process and proving Jonathan Andic’s innocence.” Who was Isak Andic. Isak Andic was born in 1953 in Constantinople to a family of Sephardic Jews and at age 14 settled with his parents in Barcelona. From a young age he showed entrepreneurial spirit, starting to sell clothes and fabrics in the city’s markets. In 1984, together with his brother Nahman, he founded Mango, which evolved into one of the largest ready-to-wear groups with 2,800 stores worldwide.
‼ La juez que investiga la muerte de Isak Andic, fundador de Mango, imputa a su hijo https://t.co/wfMuIB7P1K
— ABC.es (@abc_es) October 17, 2025
Andic was president and main shareholder of Mango, known for his methodical approach and low-key presence, avoiding publicity despite his enormous business success. He played a decisive role in the global expansion of the Spanish brand, transforming it into one of the most recognizable names in international fashion. Beyond clothing, Andic was involved in real estate and investments, and was also a member of the board of directors of Banco Sabadell. His death in December 2024 shocked the business world. The president of the Catalan government, Salvador Illa, said he was deeply saddened by the loss and described Andic as a “dedicated businessman” who “helped make Catalonia great and project it to the world.”
