The case is now being investigated as a homicide, the High Court of Justice of Barcelona confirmed, a major step up in the legal process surrounding one of the most high-profile deaths in Spanish business history.
Isak Andic Dies Isak Andic, the 71-year-old founder of Mango, one of Spain's most famous international fashion brands, died after falling about 320 feet into a ravine while hiking near Barcelona in December 2024. The only witness present at the time of the incident was his son, Jonathan. Police first treated the death as accidental, closing the case briefly in early 2025, but reopened the investigation in March of that year. The case has been reclassified as a homicide investigation, and Jonathan Andic is now in formal detention.
Bail set at 1 million euros.
On Tuesday, Jonathan Andic was arrested and appeared in court in Martorell, just outside Barcelona. A judge had set bail at one million euros, or about 1.16 million US dollars, which has already been paid, a spokesman for the High Court confirmed. Andic was ordered by the judge to hand over his passport and appear in court weekly on top of his bail conditions.
He is now vice chairman of Mango's board, a position that puts him at the center of the company his father built over four decades into a billion-dollar business with billions in annual revenue.
Family Supports Jonathan Andic
A spokesman for the Andic family said in the wake of the arrest that he has every confidence in the innocence of Jonathan Andic and added that he is cooperating fully with authorities investigating the case. The family's statement reflects the position that the incident was not a criminal act, but the formal homicide investigation and the language used by the court suggest authorities are taking the matter very seriously. As of this report, Mango has not made an official statement on the situation.
The Legacy of Isak Andic and Mango
Born in Turkey, Isak Andic founded Mango in 1984 and has turned the brand into a global fashion powerhouse over the last four decades, making it one of the leading names in the Spanish clothing industry alongside Zara, which is owned by the Inditex group. At the time of his death, Forbes estimated Andic's net worth at $4.5 billion, a testament to the tremendous commercial success he enjoyed throughout his career. The company reported double-digit sales growth in its most recent reporting period, bringing in revenues of 3.8 billion euros, or about 4.4 billion US dollars.
Control and Ownership of Mango
Mango remains family-owned, with the Andic family still holding the reins. The family has an overwhelming stake in the business started by their father, with Jonathan Andic and his two sisters owning 95 percent of the company. The other 5 percent is owned by Toni Ruiz, chief executive and chairman since 2025, when he took over from Isak Andic after his death. The arrest of Jonathan Andic, the firm's vice chairman, adds a considerable level of uncertainty to the management of one of Spain's most successful and internationally acclaimed fashion companies at a time when the business was already grappling with the loss of its founder.
