Officials in Spain are investigating singer Katy Perry, for allegedly filming a music video in ecologically-sensitive sand dunes in the Balearic Islands without permission.
The video for her latest single Lifetimes shows the singer enjoying beaches and partying in clubs on the islands of Ibiza and Formentera.
But scenes believed to have been filmed in the middle of the protected dunes on the isle of S’Espalmador in Formentera have raised concern.
A statement from the Spanish government alleged that the production company responsible for the video had not sought permission. Katy Perry has not commented.
Officials stressed that Katy Perry was not under investigation for what it called “crimes against the environment”, as filming can be authorised in the area.
The environment department of the Balearic Islands issued a press release on Tuesday, claiming that the video’s production company did not secure the necessary authorisation before filming.
As a result, their release said, “preliminary investigation actions have been initiated”.
