Yes, in my country there are also many cases like the ones you describe, the beggars who are pitiful in the streets, and soften the hearts of many, have more money than one who works daily in a company.It saddened my heart to see people who are strong enough to work begging for money. I have seen beggars that has several houses and cars in my country. Some of them makes more money than people who work.
I once watched on youtube the cases of beggars, where they were caught on hidden cameras and I was impressed with what they have with their begging.