The judicial investigation into the death of Isak Andic, the billionaire founder of the fashion chain Mango, has entered a new phase. According to a court order made public on Wednesday, the judge presiding over the case in Martorell, Catalonia, has widened the scope of the inquiry to determine whether third parties may have been involved in the events surrounding the businessman’s death. Jonathan Andic, the son of the late founder, remains the primary suspect in an alleged homicide.
The judge has specifically ordered an examination of the possible role of a family therapist identified as J.L., who, according to the investigation, may have participated in or influenced Jonathan Andic’s plans to secure an inheritance while his father was still alive. Investigators are also authorised to analyse phone calls and messages linked to Jonathan Andic, particularly during a trip to Quito, Ecuador, in March 2025. The aim is to establish whether any significant contacts occurred that could help reconstruct the timeline before and after Isak Andic’s death.
From Accident to Homicide Investigation
Isak Andic died in December 2024 after falling into a ravine while hiking in the Montserrat mountains, an incident initially treated as a tragic accident. However, the emergence of new evidence led investigators to reopen the case and focus suspicion on his son. In May, Jonathan Andic was arrested by the Mossos d'Esquadra, the Catalan police force, as the alleged person responsible for his father’s death. He was released after posting bail of one million euros but remains subject to precautionary measures, including the seizure of his passport and an obligation to report regularly to the court.
The judge maintains that there are indications pointing to a possible active and premeditated involvement by Jonathan Andic in his father’s death. Among the factors under scrutiny are family tensions, financial disputes, and the son’s insistence on receiving part of his inheritance before the businessman’s death. The defence, led by lawyer Cristóbal Martell, argues that leaks from the investigation and the publication of details of the case have created what he calls a "premature public conviction" before any court ruling. This is particularly concerning, Martell notes, because if the case goes to trial, it will be decided by a jury of ordinary citizens.
In recent weeks, those close to Jonathan Andic have launched a public campaign to defend his version of events. They have circulated a personal letter, submitted alternative expert reports, and challenged the actions of the Mossos d'Esquadra and some of the evidence gathered during the investigation. The Andic family has publicly closed ranks around Jonathan since his arrest, insisting on his innocence and calling for his presumption of innocence to be respected while the investigation continues.
Jonathan Andic has already stepped down from his role as vice president of Mango, a move that underscores the gravity of the situation. The case has drawn significant media attention across Spain and beyond, highlighting the intersection of family drama, corporate power, and the Spanish justice system. As the investigation widens, the focus now turns to whether the judge’s search for possible accomplices will yield new evidence that could either strengthen or undermine the case against the son of the Mango founder.
