Five high-ranking officials in South Africa have been suspended as the government investigates security breaches during a society wedding.<\/p>\n
The justice minister said three police officers had also been arrested.<\/p>\n
A wealthy Indian family was allowed to land a private jet at a military base near the capital, Pretoria.<\/p>\n
The Gupta family, which flew in guests reportedly including Bollywood film stars and Indian government officials, has denied any wrongdoing.<\/p>\n
The Gupta brothers – Atul, Ajay and Rajesh – are said have wielded enormous influence in South Africa since white minority rule ended in 1994.<\/p>\n
Their business interests cover mining, aviation, technology and the media.<\/p>\n
On Thursday, it was also announced that the Indian embassy would be investigated to see if it abused diplomatic privileges in connection with the wedding.<\/p>\n
Correspondents say the scandal has caused outrage in South Africa, and opposition MPs and trade union Cosatu have called for a full parliamentary inquiry.<\/p>\n
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