Jonathan Andic, son of Mango founder Isak Andic, was arrested in northeastern Spain on suspicion of involvement in his father’s death after the 71-year-old fell from a cliff near Barcelona in December 2024. The inquiry, initially closed, was reopened in March 2025 and classified as a possible homicide in October. Catalan police said Jonathan was the only witness and was taken to court facilities in Martorell; the case is subject to a nondisclosure order. Mango is a major fast-fashion group with roughly 2,900 stores and reported record 2025 revenue.
Son of Mango Founder Arrested as Police Reopen Probe Into Fatal Cliff Fall
FILE - Isak Andic, the founder of Spanish fashion brand Mango, arrives at the Fall-Winter 2011 Mango's fashion show in Paris Tuesday, May 17, 2011. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, File)(AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Authorities in northeastern Spain on Tuesday arrested Jonathan Andic, the 45-year-old son of Mango founder Isak Andic, on suspicion of having played a role in his father’s death, Catalan police said.
Investigation Timeline
Isak Andic, 71, died in December 2024 after falling roughly 150 meters (about 500 feet) down a cliff while hiking near Barcelona. Jonathan Andic was the only witness to the incident. Police initially opened an inquiry and closed it a few weeks later, but prosecutors reopened the probe in March 2025. In October, the Mossos d’Esquadra confirmed the death was being investigated as a possible homicide.
A spokesperson for the Catalan regional police said Jonathan Andic was taken to court facilities in Martorell, where the case is being handled. The spokesperson spoke on condition of anonymity under department policy and added that the case is subject to a nondisclosure order. No formal charges beyond the arrest were detailed publicly.
Who Is Jonathan Andic?
Jonathan Andic is the eldest of Isak Andic’s three children and serves as vice chairman of Mango’s board. He is also one of the founder’s heirs. Authorities have emphasized that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and details remain limited due to the court’s confidentiality order.
About Isak Andic and Mango
Isak Andic moved with his family from Turkey to Spain at a young age and opened Mango’s first store in Barcelona in 1984. Over subsequent decades he helped grow Mango into one of Europe’s leading fast-fashion companies. The group operates around 2,900 stores across 120 markets and reported record revenue of nearly €3.8 billion ($4.4 billion) in 2025, an 11% increase from the prior year.
Note: Reporting on the investigation is limited by a nondisclosure order. Authorities have not released further details about evidence or next steps.
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