Mango Founder’s Son Arrested in Connection with Father's Mysterious Death

Mon Jun 01 2026 08:51:27 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Jonathan Andic, the son of late Mango founder Isak Andic, has been detained by Catalan police for questioning regarding his father's death, which occurred under suspicious circumstances after a fall in the Montserrat mountains.

Jonathan Andic, 43, has been arrested as part of an investigation into the death of his father, Isak Andic, founder of the international fashion brand Mango. The original incident, treated as an accident following Isak's fall in December 2024, was reopened after inconsistencies in Jonathan's statements were discovered. The family maintains confidence in Jonathan's innocence.

The son of Mango founder Isak Andic has been arrested in connection with his father's death. Jonathan Andic, 43, was detained by Catalan police on Tuesday as part of a renewed investigation into the death of the fashion tycoon, which was initially treated as an accident but was later reopened.

Isak, 71, died in December 2024 after falling from a ravine while walking in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona with his son. There have been conflicting media reports about whether they were alone or if other family members were present.

Jonathan has previously denied responsibility for his father's death.

A family spokesperson told Reuters that Jonathan was being questioned and that the family was confident of his innocence. He joined Mango in 2005 and later oversaw the company's Mango Man line. He became vice-chairman of the board after his father's death.

Investigators in Catalonia initially closed the case in early 2025 after finding no evidence of criminal wrongdoing but reopened it later that year, claiming there were inconsistencies in Jonathan's testimony, the La Vanguardia newspaper reported.

Jonathan was taken from his home shortly after 11:00 local time (09:00 GMT) and was expected to be taken to a court to testify before a judge later on Tuesday, the paper added.

Born in Turkey, Isak founded Mango with the help of his brother, Nahman, in Barcelona in 1984. At the time of his death, Forbes estimated the businessman's net worth to be $4.5bn (£3.6bn).

Mango CEO Toni Ruiz previously stated that Isak's death would 'leave a huge void' and emphasized the importance of continuing Isak's legacy through the brand.