The officials were charged with illegal 'diversion' of public funds. [=they were charged with using public money illegally for some improper purpose]
The bad weather forced the 'diversion' of several flights. [=several flights had to land somewhere else because of bad weather]
Sports provide him with a welcome 'diversion' from the pressures of his job.
(..) - Yes, sir. Don't mess it up. Son of a... Captain, where are we? We have reason to believe that the explosive was a diversion. Diversion from what? An armed team has taken over the White House. Do we have the president? I spoke to Walker. (..)2013 White House Down