Mango founder’s son arrested on suspicion of his father’s murder

19 May 2026 • 5:34 PM MYT
The Independent
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Mango founder’s son arrested on suspicion of his father’s murder

  • Jonathan Andic, son of Mango founder Isak Andic, has been arrested on suspicion of his father's murder.
  • Isak Andic, 71, died two years ago after falling over 100 metres while hiking with family, including Jonathan, in the Montserrat caves near Barcelona.
  • The 45-year-old was arrested on Tuesday and is expected to appear before a court in Martorell, near Barcelona.
  • An initial investigation into Isak Andic's death was closed in January 2025, but was later reopened, with police examining mobile phones.
  • The Andic family has issued a statement confirming Jonathan's court appearance and stating their full cooperation, while Jonathan has consistently denied responsibility, maintaining it was an accidental fall.

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