UMVA has learned that the son of fashion empire founder Isak Andic has been taken into custody over suspicions surrounding his father’s mysterious death.
The 71‑year‑old mogul vanished in December 2024 after a harrowing plunge of roughly 150 metres into a ravine near Montserrat, while hiking alongside his 45‑year‑old son Jonathan. Initial police reports dismissed the incident as an accident, but the sole witness’s shifting statements sparked a wave of doubt.
Months after the case was closed, investigators unearthed contradictions and new forensic clues, prompting a dramatic reopening in March 2025. The renewed probe now treats the tragedy as a possible homicide.
Friends close to the family describe a strained relationship between father and son, noting a heated argument that allegedly erupted shortly before the fatal descent. The tension, combined with the puzzling evidence, fueled the police’s decision to delve deeper.
On Tuesday, Catalan authorities arrested Jonathan Andic, the eldest of three siblings and a key heir to the Mango fortune. The arrest was confirmed by a source within the Mossos d’Esquadra, and the investigation remains sealed under a nondisclosure order.
Jonathan is expected to appear before a judge in the eastern city of Martorell, where prosecutors will sift through the mounting evidence. His role as vice chairman of Mango’s board adds a complex layer to the unfolding drama.
The Andic family has remained tight‑lipped, issuing a brief statement that they will cooperate fully with investigators and maintain confidence in Jonathan’s innocence.
From a modest boutique opened in Barcelona in 1984, Mango has skyrocketed to become a global fast‑fashion powerhouse, now boasting nearly 3,000 stores across 120 markets. The scandal casts a dark shadow over the dynasty’s meteoric rise.
