The death of Isak Andic, the billionaire founder of the global fashion brand Mango, has taken a dramatic turn as authorities in Spain have launched a judicial review into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. Andic died in December 2024 after a fall of over 320 feet in the Montserrat mountains during a hike. Initially ruled a devastating accident, the case has been reopened due to reported inconsistencies in the account provided by his son, Jonathan, who was with him at the time.
The incident occurred while the father and son were walking along a popular hiking route. According to initial reports, Jonathan Andic was walking ahead of his father when he heard the sound of falling stones. He turned to find that his father had fallen from a cliff. The news sent shockwaves through the business and fashion worlds, with Mango’s CEO releasing a heartfelt statement praising Andic as an inspiring leader whose legacy was marked by success and human quality.
However, the narrative of a straightforward accident is now being questioned. Spanish media outlets report that a judicial review is underway, and the case is now being treated as a homicide investigation. International publications, citing these reports, state that Jonathan Andic is considered a suspect in the case. This development has cast a shadow over the family and transformed a private tragedy into a subject of intense public speculation.
Despite the serious nature of the allegations, law enforcement sources have indicated that the leading hypothesis remains that the death was an accident. They have stated that no evidence to the contrary has yet been found. A spokesperson for the Mossos d’Esquadra, the Catalan police, confirmed that the investigation is under judicial review and subject to secrecy, limiting the information available to the public.
In response to the growing media scrutiny, representatives for the Andic family have released a brief statement. They affirmed that the family will not comment on the death out of respect for the ongoing proceedings and have pledged their full cooperation with the authorities. The statement expressed the family’s confidence that the process will conclude soon and that Jonathan Andic’s innocence will be definitively proven, leaving the public to await the final outcome of the investigation.
