Researchers found that Isaac Andic, the founder of the clothing store chain Mango, who died during a hike in Barcelona, Spain, underwent 'confrontational therapy' sessions with his eldest son, Jonathan. Jonathan is under investigation on suspicion of involvement in his father's death.
} , {This was reported by a British citizen who allegedly cooperates with the renowned therapist Julia Ludervaldt, who accompanied the relationship between the businessman and his son. The woman told the Catalan police (Mossos d'Esquadra) that as part of this therapy, she was tasked with finding routes to place Isaac Andic's son in 'extreme situations' and 'on the brink of a precipice.'
According to this employee, such 'confrontational therapies' are a common practice of the therapist, who mainly works with wealthy clients, as reported by El Periódico. The goal was to confront Jonathan Andic with his problems in a difficult environment. The Briton had previously visited the Caves del Salnitre in Colbató, Montserrat, with the Mango founder's son.
A week later, on December 14, 2024, Isaac Andic died after falling into a ravine in the area, the circumstances of which are still under investigation. However, the witness stated that Jonathan Andic never told her he was going on a route with his father. On the contrary, he told her he would go on an excursion with his niece as a gift, not with his parent.
Jonathan Andic's defense denied the employee's statements but confirmed that 'walks' were part of the therapy conducted by the father and son. The defense, quoted by El Mundo, assured: 'The information circulating contains significant inaccuracies. The therapy included walks, but they were described with qualifiers that Jonathan Andic did not know or share.'
Jonathan Andic is the main suspect in his father's death and was detained in May. He is subject to coercive measures prohibiting him from leaving national territory and must attend interrogations weekly, and his passport has been seized. Isaac Andic's long-term partner, Estefania Knut, informed the authorities that the Mango founder wanted to change his will to something that would 'change everything' before his death.
She had previously mentioned that Isaac and Jonathan Andic had 'bad relations,' which are believed to have worsened in the last years of the Spanish businessman's life. The father and son had disagreements fluctuating between 'moments of tension and crises,' which escalated when Jonathan learned about his father's plans to change the will. Knut stated that the businessman intended to 'create a fund to help those in need' and emphasized in court that the will would 'change everything,' including the children's inheritance.
According to Jonathan Andic's version, his father slipped while hiking in the Caves del Salnitre and fell from a cliff over 100 meters high. Initially, the police and judicial investigation considered the version of an accident, and the case was even closed by the investigating judge. Nevertheless, Catalan police investigators found some aspects unclear and sought to resume the process, which turned into an investigation into possible murder at the end of last September, according to El Pais and La Vanguardia in October, citing 'various sources aware of the investigation.'
At the same time, Jonathan Andic changed from the status of a witness to that of a suspect. According to El País, 'some inconsistencies in the testimony' of Isaac Andic's son 'fueled suspicions.' At the time of Isaac Andic's death, he possessed an estate valued by Forbes magazine at 4.5 billion euros, which was equally divided among the businessman's three children (Jonathan, Judith, and Sara).
After Isaac Andic's death, Toni Ruiz, the former CEO, became the president of Mango, who is not part of the Andic family, although the family continues to own 95% of the group. Mango's roots date back to 1984, when Isaac Andic, with the help of his older brother Nahman, opened the first store on Passeig de Gràcia, Barcelona's famous shopping street. Mango has become one of the leading international fashion groups with approximately 2800 stores worldwide and 15,500 employees.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk published another video message on Friday night, expressing dissatisfaction with the questions that arose after he ended his hunger strike. In fact, Sonam Wangchuk concluded his fast on Thursday night following a meeting with Central Minister Jay Padda.
Regarding the end of the hunger strike, there were accusations that 'Sonam Wangchuk made a deal with the government.' Expressing his indignation over these constant questions on Friday evening, Sonam Wangchuk questioned whether he needed to prove his honesty even after 26 days of fasting.
After ending the 26-day hunger strike, Sonam Wangchuk received mixed reactions: some people expressed support for him, while a significant number criticized him. Recently, his wife, Gitanjali J. Angmo, responded, speaking out against the critics. She called on people to pause their political judgments and remember the enormous personal price Wangchuk paid for this movement.
In a post on X, Gitanjali Angmo reported that due to the prolonged fast, Sonam Wangchuk lost 11 kilograms in weight, and he is currently in the intensive care unit (ICU). She emphasized that the weight loss includes muscle mass because he chose self-sacrifice instead of rest. Gitanjali Angmo added that before imposing expectations and political judgments on him, people could at least show him sympathy for one day. She also urged people to understand the significance of fasting for a great cause before criticizing him.
A boat carrying more than 150 migrants departed from Berck-sur-Mer (Pas-de-Calais) on Thursday, the day the French Public Prosecutor's Office confirmed the discovery of a man's body, possibly Sudanese, on the beach of Berck.
The station of the National Maritime Rescue Society (SNSM) in Berck intervened on Thursday at 06:25 (05:25 in Lisbon) to assist the struggling boat, which was heading towards England. Jean-Marc Lamblin, head of the station, reported that there were over 150 passengers on board, a record number. Despite already showing damage at the time of boarding, the vessel managed to reach British waters, Lamblin added.
According to the British news agency Press Association, this 13-meter 'mega-boat' carried 165 passengers. Throughout Thursday, British authorities reported the arrival of three vessels in their waters, totaling 366 migrants, representing an average of over 120 people per vessel.
An investigation has been opened into the body found, aiming to determine if the death is linked to the departure of a boat that collected people on the beach of Berck, near the discovery site, explained the prosecutor of Boulogne-sur-Mer, Cécile Gressier. According to the same source, the deceased may be a 38-year-old Sudanese national.
Generally, illegal crossings of the English Channel registered a decrease of over 40% compared to the same period last year in the first half of 2026. Meanwhile, London has pressured French authorities to adopt a stricter stance at the border, including at sea, although international conventions prevent interventions that put lives at risk.
In this scenario, the British Home Office mentioned that French security forces have conducted six interceptions of migrant boats at sea in the last two months. Lamblin also noted that traffickers are increasing the size of the vessels used to transport asylum seekers to England, which usually measure between 8 or 10 meters.
Two weeks ago, a boat had already completed the crossing with 128 people, setting a new record, according to British media outlets. A spokesperson for the Home Office, without confirming specific numbers, told the France-Presse agency that migrant trafficking networks are operating more dangerously than ever, increasing the annual number of individuals crammed onto unseaworthy boats. The total number of arrivals reached 13,007 since January 1st, and approximately 200,000 since the start of small boat crossings in 2018.
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