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.
(..) Not the poison. There's nothing more elusive than an obvious fact. The wire free invention was the goal all along. And Addler was just the diversion. He knew I'd chase after her, there by leaving the machine accessible. The technology of that kind can be worth, an untold fortune. (..)2009 Sherlock Holmes