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.
(..) - Is the EMH programme on-line? - It should be. - Activate the EMH programme. - What is the nature of the emergency? Borg are about to break in here. Create a diversion. This isn't part of my programme. I'm a doctor. Do a dance, tell a story, just give us a few seconds. Which way? (..)1996 Star Trek: First Contact