Katy Perry under Spain environmental investigation over Lifetimes video

The singer's latest music video is alleged to have been partly filmed in an ecologically-sensitive area.

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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.

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