Investigation reopened into the death of Mango founder Isak Andic
A judge has decided to revisit case despite the initial ruling of accidental death
The Court of First Instance and Instruction 5 of Martorell (Barcelona) has reopened the investigation into the death of Isak Andic, the founder of Mango, who tragically lost his life on December 14, 2024.
Andic, 71, fell from a height of approximately 150 metres while hiking with his eldest son near the Collbató saltpeter caves near Barcelona, Spain.
The decision to reopen the case follows its provisional closure in January 2025, when the presiding judge found no evidence of criminal activity after reviewing the autopsy report and the initial findings of the Mossos d'Esquadra.
At the time, authorities ruled the incident an accident, which remains the primary hypothesis. However, new developments have prompted investigators to take a closer look at the circumstances surrounding his fall.
According to sources within the High Court of Justice of Catalonia (TSJC), further examination is required, though specific details regarding the renewed investigation remain undisclosed.
Police sources indicate that some reports, such as an analysis of Andic's mobile phone – which was destroyed in the fall – are still pending completion.
On the day of the incident, emergency services received an alert at approximately 12.45pm, reporting that Andic had slipped while walking along a path in Collbató. Despite the rapid response of rescue teams, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
His son Jonathan, who was accompanying him at the time, was provided with psychological assistance and later gave a statement to help authorities piece together the events leading to the accident.
Born in Istanbul in 1953, Isak Andic moved to Barcelona with his family at the age of 14. He entered the fashion industry through wholesale and retail before founding Mango in 1984.
Over the years, the brand grew into one of the leading names in the global fashion industry. By the time of his passing, Andic was ranked fifth on the Forbes list of Spain’s wealthiest individuals, with an estimated fortune of 4.5 billion euros.
Just a few days ago, the Generalitat of Catalonia posthumously awarded Andic the Gold Medal in recognition of his contributions to the fashion industry and his economic impact on the region. The award was accepted by Toni Ruiz, the president and CEO of Mango, on behalf of the Andic family and the company.
Ruiz highlighted Andic’s lifelong dedication to Barcelona, stating, “Since his arrival in the late 1960s, Isak made Barcelona his city. He found here the ideal conditions for the creation of Mango 40 years ago and throughout his life he has maintained a commitment to the economic, social and cultural progress of Catalonia, creating wealth, employment and collaborating with a large number of social entities in our country.”
With the investigation reopened, authorities will now re-examine key aspects of the case to determine if new evidence could shed further light on the circumstances surrounding Andic’s tragic passing.
Image: Mango
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