THE detention of the Probolinggo regent and her husband by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) shows the establishment of political dynasties provides fertile ground for corruption. The power built up by Puput Tantriana Sari and Hasan Aminuddin through family ties opened the door to abuse. They worked together corruptly.

The husband and wife ‘controlled’ Probolinggo in East Java for 18 years. Puput Tantriana, who was elected