Singer Katy Perry is being investigated by authorities for allegedly filming a music video on Spanish islands without proper authorization.
During a video shoot for the pop star’s new song “Lifetimes,” Perry can be seen dancing on the islands of Ibiza and Formentera and in nightclubs. Her video shoot was partially filmed on the uninhabited island of S’Espalmador, which contains sand dunes that the Spanish government says have “great ecological value,” according to the BBC. The outlet reported that the dunes are “protected.”
Local government officials issued a press release saying the celebrity did not seek permission to film in that location. However, the crime would not be classified as “environmental infringement” because parties can be granted access to the area with prior authorization.
Spanish officials are reportedly investigating possible damage to the dunes.
A translation of the complaint says in part, “The filming of photographic reports, cinematographic,…